Thread: Autopilots
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Old 03-09-2017, 07:32 PM   #17
kartracer
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Originally Posted by what_barnacles View Post
yes, whatever unit you choose make sure it allows you to overtake it and steer the boat manually without having to disengage the AP. A whole lot of bad can happen during the time you take to scramble down from the flybridge. Plus its fun to occasionally tweak the wheel and watch how the AP reacts to it.
That is what the shadow drive is,,, Thanks
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