IMHO the belt drive wheel pilots are good only for motoring in calm
conditions.
I've seen dozens of them that can't hold a course on a nice sailing day, much
less
rough conditions.

Well funny you should say that. Mine gets used mainly if I have to motor a
long way say from Balto ot Rock Hall back to my creek when there's no wind. If
it's a "nice sailing day" why would I want to use the autopilot? Although I
have tried it sailing and it works just fine. As far as rough conditions go I
wouldn't be out in those. :-)
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
Trains are a winter sport

go potty, grab a drink, make a hot dog, check charts, change clothes, grab
another drink, turn the radio up..............................

"SAIL LOCO" wrote ...
If
it's a "nice sailing day" why would I want to use the autopilot?

go potty, grab a drink, make a hot dog, check charts, change clothes, grab
another drink, turn the radio up.


Remember when Dickless Scotty posted he could just lock off his wheel and have
a sandwich?? Now he's Mister Autopilot!

Bwahahaahaha! Busted AGAIN!

RB

go potty, grab a drink, make a hot dog, check charts, change clothes, grab
another drink, turn the radio up..............................

I can do all that stuff with just the wheel lock. Well, except for making hot
dogs. I don't cook while singlehandeling. I eat crackers.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
Trains are a winter sport