Look at the B&G control heads, they are readily interfaced to the servo
drive type such as the Lewmar rotary.
With the NMEA and other sailing instruments interfaced, you can sail to
POLAR, sail to compass, sail to waypoint, sail to wind or have the pilot
execute a tack or gybe.


On 1/23/04 3:59 PM, in article ,
"Rodney Myrvaagnes" wrote:

On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 09:11:40 -0800, "Steve" wrote:


I would recommend staying away from the current generation since the control
head don't necassarily have the course computer in them, just some secondary
circuits, display and buttons. The course computer is incorporated in some
other nav station equipment..

The current ST4000 has the course computer in the head. It comes with
a fluxgate compass in a separate housing and the display gives you a
compass even if you aren't using the pilot.

It is also a Seatalk display if you have a sender for other info.



Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC
J36 Gjo/a


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