I am moving up from a dinghy to a 30 footer and will be mostly single handing since my wife is not much of a sailing participant. Looking at Cat. 30s I notice some have auto helm while others do not. I want to know when you cruisers find yourself using autopilot?
I figure wifey can steer the ship while I need to tend to sails, so not sure I need autopilot when we are out on a weekend sail on the Sound. I hate to get a boat without it only to find out later that I will be sinking 5k into an auto helm. Thoughts from those with weekend cruising experience..... Thanks in advance.
Joe
I figure wifey can steer the ship while I need to tend to sails, so not sure I need autopilot when we are out on a weekend sail on the Sound. I hate to get a boat without it only to find out later that I will be sinking 5k into an auto helm. Thoughts from those with weekend cruising experience..... Thanks in advance.
Joe