I have a 26' Nordic Tug with an Autohelm ST5000. I like it and haven't had any trouble what so ever. I believe you will get used to steering your boat tho. Go to an airport and watch the student pilots wave bye- bye. The way to stop the wings from rocking is to let go of the stick. Same thing trying to go straight in a boat. Over correcting is awfully easy to do. I do it all of the time. Bob Owens Tugly 26' Nordic Tug Subject: Autohelm ST5000 > >Hello list, > >I purchased an Albin 33 last year, and found out that >steering her is more difficult than with my old >sailboat. The trawler's rudder is less than half the Snip