Thanks for the info Glenn. I have sent a query and we will see what he says.
I am really not into high tech, just solid, commercial quality, servicable
equipment. I'm looking hard at the Sperry Navipilot V, but I think it is
going to be expensive. I have just picked up a Sperry Navistar Compass and
my boat budget is severely dented.
Steve

"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
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If you want a rock solid easy to understand AP check out the WH AP-4
system. The panel is not cute plastic but it is extremely reliable and has
just about all the bells and whistles. WH APs are pretty standard on a
lot of Alaskan fishing boats. Dashew swears by them if that means
anything and if you are into high tech navigation it works with Stan
Honey's polar optimizer software. Best of all when you call you are very
likely talking to Wil Hamm the owner.

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"Gordon" wrote in message
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Who makes a good autopilot that doesn't use a propriatory bus? Need a
plain vanilla type nmea type.
Thanks
Gordon
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