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Electronics Thread, Is your Autopilot Reliable??? in Boating Discussion; ap16 no problems....
View Poll Results: what is your opinion of the autopilot that you actually own?
Raymarine autopilot and it has been flawless. 47 19.42%
Raymarine autopilot, but I need another brand that actually works. 16 6.61%
Simrad autopilot and it has been flawless 84 34.71%
Simrad autopilot, but I need another brand that actually works. 4 1.65%
Sitex autopilot and it has been flawless. 5 2.07%
Sitex autopilot, but I need another brand that actually works. 2 0.83%
Furuno autopilot and it has been flawless. 9 3.72%
Furuno autopilot, but I need another brand that actually works. 0 0%
I have one of the fore mentioned autopilots that works fair, but occasionally it has issues. 23 9.50%
I dont need any stinking autopilot, driving the boat and BJ's are what the crew is for. 52 21.49%
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Old Jul-27-2009, 12:56 PM   #49
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Old Sep-08-2009, 08:36 AM   #50
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I have the Raymarine Sport Pilot Plus and have had it for 6 years, I love this thing! I have never had a problem with the unit. The only thing that was frustrating was the half moon metal key. I would not fit into to my steering keyway on the steering shaft. My boat was fabricated in British Colombia (metric?) and the raymarine unit I believe is British fabricated (metric) so I don't know why I had this problem.

I eventually after trying to file it (mistake), had it milled to the proper thickness.

I usually fish with just one other person on the boat. It is great to have the pilot when landing a fish on the run. One guy on the net and one on the rod.....boat keeps heading straight. Or for long hauls, not being trapped behind the wheel for the duration!

A must have for me!
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Old Sep-08-2009, 02:41 PM   #51
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On another note, my brother has the TR-1 he bought it a year after mine about 5 years ago, it has been back to the factory 4 times........but he loves it! Of course he has owned nothing but american cars too!
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Old Oct-04-2009, 09:31 AM   #52
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I have a Benmar.........works well........
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Old Nov-15-2009, 09:56 AM   #53
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Old Nov-15-2009, 01:19 PM   #54
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My Garmin works fine and will troll different patterns once I reach the fishing grounds.
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