H260 Autopilot

[David Hoch]

Can anyone comment on which autopilot(s) work well with a wheel-equipped 2004 model H260?

 

[Jim Seamans]

Raymarine 4000 worked great

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[David Hoch]

Thanks

Thanks, Jim. I'll look at that one first.David

 

[Jim Seamans]

David, here is a pic of setup

David, This how the installation looked on my H260 with the autopilot and other things on the pedesdal.JimS/V Java

 

[Darren9582]

Simarad WP30...

...worked great until Hurricane Francis

 

[David Hoch]

Nice Looking Autopilot

Jim,That looks really good - I've sailed charter boats with that model and it's pretty good. What is your opinion of the performance of it in rough air/water?David

 

[David Hoch]

Thanks

Thank You, Darren - I'll look into the Simrad WP-30 unit.I am in the process of putting a down payment on a new H260 right now. Can't wait!!David

 

[Jim Seamans]

Performed really well until the waves got over 6ft

With a quartering roll. We were on the Chesapeake with a 25kt tail wind and driving the waves all night long. Otherwise than that the 4000 did very well in all kinds of wind and waves. I was very surpised with its abilitly in a light boat.My wife really like the auto tack feature, since I could tack and move forware to switch the jib and leave her alone with her book.JimS/V Java

 

[Ashley]

4000

I like my 4000+. I singlehand alot and use the autotack feature for tacking and jibing. Very handy. Have had the clutch lever come loose a couple of times though. May try to put some locktite on the screw.