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Old 09-25-2019, 10:40 AM   #8
AdmiralS
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Originally Posted by caltexflanc View Post
Garmin doesn't output standard NMEA sentences?? That's all the SimRad or Ray or anyone else uses for input on the AP. Something doesn't quite jibe here.

I'll note I personally do not like the AP running off waypoints or routes, I'd rather the skipper point the AP in the right direction. Lessens the chances of hitting things like daymarkers, buoys and boats. But that's just me...
Let's try this 1 more time...

If you manually create a route by going point to point, then it relies on NMEA 2000 and will work with other autopilots (Not all autopilots, but most semi modern models). You can save these routes and use them later. You can also route a straight line to a single Waypoint.

Garmin has a proprietary Auto Guidance function that allows you to pick a destination and it will create a smooth turn route, very similar to a car GPS. This will only work with Garmin Autopilots connected to a Garmin Chartplotter
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