Conrad
Guru
- Joined
- Oct 19, 2007
- Messages
- 1,972
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Blue Sky
- Vessel Make
- Nordic Tugs 42 Hull #001
The slower the boat the more important the autopilot. I rarely will drive mine by hand buy a autopilot with a dial in the control head and life is more enjoyable.
Agree with all of the comments supporting using an AP in BC coastal waters. You arrive just a little more refreshed and ready for anchoring, docking, or whatever.
Our last two APs had rotary dials that are a real bonus over pushing buttons for course changes. Typically one click per degree of course change can be quite useful, especially in busy moments.