Joe wrote:

instead of buying new knives move the flux gate to an area away from
gear adrift(in peoples pockets) ect.

Good idea, generally. However, this is a small tiller pilot with a built in
compass and it drives the linkage to a Cape Horn wind vane. Location is
determined by the need to have access to the control panel (also built in)
without completely obstructing the lazarett hatch.

Way cheaper to buy a $150 knife than another $1500 autopilot with separate
compass unit. The little ST1000 is overkill for the job as it is since all
it does is tweak the windvane linkage when under power.

It's a problem I can live with if I know about it.

--
Roger Long