I'm looking for some feedback on autopilots. I'm looking for a simple unit without breaking the bank. It would have to be able to run a 29'12,800lb express w/diesels.
I like the new Raymarine S6000 S1G but I'm open to any comments from people who currently have autopilots.
Thanks, George

'bout time you signed in....

I have a great autopilot, I tell my wife come here and keep the compass on 160 degrees. Work for me!!A friend of mine had a 41ftViking,he used to keep it in Wickford. Once he got her out of the harbor, I can't remember him going to the wheelhouse until we reached Fort Adams, and he took her into Newport Harbor.He said he programed the computor to do all the piloting. Do know what it was, but with his $ he could afford it. He got the boat because it was on sale for about $250,000.Maybe you've seen it around, she was called "Top Shelf".

I have a great autopilot, I tell my wife come here and keep the compass on 160 degrees. Work for me!!A friend of mine had a 41ftViking,he used to keep it in Wickford. Once he got her out of the harbor, I can't remember him going to the wheelhouse until we reached Fort Adams, and he took her into Newport Harbor.He said he programed the computor to do all the piloting. Do know what it was, but with his $ he could afford it. He got the boat because it was on sale for about $250,000.Maybe you've seen it around, she was called "Top Shelf".

Did he also polish the chrome all day on Sundays and freak out if anyone ever wore shoes that left a mark? :D

Anyone who dosen't stay in the wheelhouse while the autopilot is on should be shot. Thats just ignorance.

Did he also polish the chrome all day on Sundays and freak out if anyone ever wore shoes that left a mark? :D

Anyone who dosen't stay in the wheelhouse while the autopilot is on should be shot. Thats just ignorance.

Absolutly...
Especially on that stretch... It was probably jazz festival weekend to boot...
I always say you dont need common sense to own a boat... just money!
Thanks for jumping in another thread with nothing to add Uffah...
likwid... do you guys use autopilots on deliveries at all?

I have a robertson/simrad on the boat for the last 15 years or so, and its done yeoman's duty and never given me a lick of trouble.

Hey Rockhound, "BACI MIO CULO" thank you very much!!!!!

I have a robertson/simrad on the boat for the last 15 years or so, and its done yeoman's duty and never given me a lick of trouble.

Robertson is a freaking WORKHORSE.

My father's Cape Dory has a Robertson.
The 70 I sail on has a Robertson

Pretty much the offshore industry standard.

RI: amusingly enough, the 40 footer I'm bringing back in a month... has a Robertson.
We let it drive the boat all the way down last year, the year before the owner had a Raytheon which died 2 days out (10 days hand driving)
Only time we didn't let it drive was flying a spinnaker, it couldn't react fast enough, but otherwise even in 30 knots/20 foot seas under reduced sail it did fine.

[QUOTE=likwid]Did he also polish the chrome all day on Sundays and freak out if anyone ever wore shoes that left a mark? :D

No ,Bryan used to go over and take care of the light work in between his spare jobs.By the way,Happy Anniversary Bryan. Today is three years!!!!!!!!