Autopilot

[wonderboy]

Guys, i was thinking about getting a autopilot for my 19 ft alum. bow rider so i can fish alone when i have to. my question is do they work well and is it worth the money. thank you guys!! is anyone selling one?

[GAMBLER]

If you buy an autopilot, look into the Simrad products. They are easy to install and a quality product. You will wonder how you ever fished without one once you use it.

[CBish]

First question is what kind of steering do you have -- cable or hydro? If Hydro you have many options if cable you have only one that I know of the Raymarine sportpilot.

I do have a 2009 sportpilot on my boat and it is great. Easy to install, easy to use, I will be getting the wireless remote for it soon and I will not have to touch the steering wheel at all from lines in to lines out.

Ask questions and shop around, but in your case -- if you want to fish alone or with guys that are worthless when it comes to the helm -- you love it!!!

CC

[L&M]

You forgot Simrad CC

[CBish]

Did/do not know that Simrad has a cable system. Please advise -- link.

CC

[wonderboy]

CBish, what did u pay for it? i have cable. west Marine has it for 17 hundred $ with a 100 $ rebate.

[L&M]

Did/do not know that Simrad has a cable system. Please advise -- link.

CC

http://www.simrad-yachting.com/en/Produ ... werpilots/

[Edd]

It appears that neither of these APs have a hand held throttle control. What do you guys do for remote throttle?

Edd

[Rich D]

Edd you could add the controllking for your throttle control. here is the web site, I put on my boat this year, and WOW. I have remote throttle controls, but this kicks those right in the arse. You can increase your speed by tenths of mph. http://www.controllking.com/

Shoot me a pm if you want more info.

Rich

[Edd]

Thanks.....appears to be very similar to TrollMaster, which leaves cheap 'ol me, in the same spot. I want this for my 50 hp Bigfoot. No can find

Edd