05-09-2006, 03:00 PM
Don't worry, I won't run you over. Having an autopilot doesn't mean you have the right of way, or don't have to keep a look out. It does free you up so you can tend lines, downriggers, and take care of fish without your boat doubling back and tangling lines.
I put it on because I troll for salmon in the ocean, and will be fishing tuna this year. I think it's a must-have for trolling. I'm surprised more guys don't use them. It's very cool, as it will maintain a course, or take you to a waypoint. It interfaces with the chartplotter. So, you can activate it once you clear the harbor and it will take you to a spot 50 miles offshore, without you constantly having to steer or watch the compass. So it is more fuel efficeint, and allows you to just look at the ocean ahead.
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I put it on because I troll for salmon in the ocean, and will be fishing tuna this year. I think it's a must-have for trolling. I'm surprised more guys don't use them. It's very cool, as it will maintain a course, or take you to a waypoint. It interfaces with the chartplotter. So, you can activate it once you clear the harbor and it will take you to a spot 50 miles offshore, without you constantly having to steer or watch the compass. So it is more fuel efficeint, and allows you to just look at the ocean ahead.
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Single main, no kicker. 