autopilot on a f boat

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g36
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autopilot on a f boat

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has anyone installed a autopilot on a hydraulic steered f model boat? if so which steering manufacturer do you have?
which manufacturer/model autopilot and
how well is it working for you?
1997 CARVER 405
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1978 F32 SEDAN CHRYSLER 318's

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1997 seadoo gts
1997 yamaha wave venture
1985 sunbird 18 ft runabout
1968 coronado sailboat 25 ft
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Mine came with one which I have not used. I will look at it this weekend and give you some info. I believe I also have a manual for it on board.
In my confined boating area I was never going to use it unless I was heading out to cross Georgian Bay which would mean I would miss all the atractions along the shoreline. :cry:
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Re: autopilot on a f boat

Post by DaddysGirls »

Great question, I'd like to know this as well...
g36 wrote:has anyone installed a autopilot on a hydraulic steered f model boat? if so which steering manufacturer do you have?
which manufacturer/model autopilot and
how well is it working for you?
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It has a chain drive mechanism underneath the console which is connected to the hydraulic line I believe... uses it's own internal compass... not new enough to be connected to a gps.
I'm planning to get it up and running over the next month or so.... want to make sure everything is functional for the next owner. :wink:
Michael
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1987 President 43' Twin Lehman 225SP Turbo
Highfield 310 Ally 15 HP Yamaha 2cycle
1978 F32 Sedan twin 318 Chry SOLD
Safe Cove Marina, Port Charlotte, FL
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Post by gettaway »

ready123,

if you ever want to sell the autopilot and make a deal, let me know, I am going to add on to my F-32, west coast cruising requires autopilot.....
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