G Think I've run across one or two vessel's with autopilot.
Problem is, an autopilot can only react, it can't anticipate.
Only a good helmsman can anticipate what a boat is going to do and react
first.
I've seen very few autopilots that can maintain a straight line on a course
recorder, for any length of time, whereas I 've seen a few helmsmen who
could.
otn
"Capt. NealŪ" wrote in message
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Ever hear of an autopilot? I rarely waste my time steering my boat.
The autopilot does it almost as well.
CN
"otnmbrd" wrote in message
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Interesting post.
There's an old adage ..... the best helmsman is the laziest guy on the
boat.
Reason?
Generally he will figure out how to do the least amount of work to keep
the boat on course, realizing that if he keeps the boat on course, he
doesn't have to work ...... BG
otn
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