List: trawlers@lists.trawlering.com
From: Scott H.E. Welch
Re: T&T: autopilot
Thu, Jul 23, 2009 3:27 PM
Island Eagle is
similar in size to your boat (60 feet, 50 tons) and I find that for all but t
he closest of maneuvering that it is much easier and safer to handle the rudd
er with the autopilot. After I have cleared the dock I usually engage the aut
opilot in power steering mode, and as soon as I am clear of the harbor I enga
ge full auto.