Getting a new to me boat, that does not have autopilot. This seemed like as good a place for electronics. But what are your considerations for picking out an auto-pilot. Wheel-steered, cable on quadrant.
Brand: I have a Garmin smartwatch. That is the extent of recent products and may be a (SMALL) deciding factor in choosing an auto-pilot brand.
I am thinking about under deck as opposed to wheel mounted.
Current wind instruments are older datamarine (huge round like old signet). I assume I will replace in near future, so is making all electronics the same brand beneficial for staying feature rich?, or NMMA adequate? I have a windex and GPS currently with raymarine tiller pilot st2000. So don't rely on electronics. But single-handing will want a pilot as phase1updates.
Any brands have an edge over others?
B&G, Raymarien, Garmin
Brand: I have a Garmin smartwatch. That is the extent of recent products and may be a (SMALL) deciding factor in choosing an auto-pilot brand.
I am thinking about under deck as opposed to wheel mounted.
Current wind instruments are older datamarine (huge round like old signet). I assume I will replace in near future, so is making all electronics the same brand beneficial for staying feature rich?, or NMMA adequate? I have a windex and GPS currently with raymarine tiller pilot st2000. So don't rely on electronics. But single-handing will want a pilot as phase1updates.
Any brands have an edge over others?
B&G, Raymarien, Garmin