I got a TP10 off of eBay for about $100 and put it on my Hunter 26. It was not a hard job. Here is a pic of the installed unit. It is very simple and intuitive to use.I am debating whether to add an auto-pilot to my Capri 22.
A Simrad Tillerpilot TP10 or Simrad Tillerpilot 22 have been suggested. Does anyone use either of these?
Do any of you suggest a different make/model?
Many of us are living proof that an auto-pilot is not necessary for single handed sailing, even launching and retrieving a spinnaker. But it totally depends on conditions. Stronger winds, variable wind direction, limited leeway, necessity to maintain a heading all increase the value of an auto-pilot. Spend some time single handed sailing and then decide what you need.From what I am reading an auto-pilot is critical if you are going to leave the helm for more than a few seconds. I plan on sailing the boat alone and if I want to fly a spinnaker I will need an auto-pilot (or so I read).
My original thought was to have a tiller tamer, but the more I read, the more useful and important an auto-pilot is in many situations. I thought it was overkill in the beginning as well, but several members of the forum suggested it and the book I am reading on single handed sailing says that it is the most important option a single handed sailor can add to his boat.
I am debating whether to add an auto-pilot to my Capri 22.
A Simrad Tillerpilot TP10 or Simrad Tillerpilot 22 have been suggested. Does anyone use either of these?
Do any of you suggest a different make/model?
What are you considering? An auto pilot integrated with a chart plotter so you can set a course and have the autopilot tack the boat automatically as the wind shifts or you round an marker while you make lunch?I have B&G (Navico) instruments on the boat. I am a little worried about mixing brands,