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Initially Posted - 09/12/2002 :  13:44:26  Show Profile  Visit luckystar's Homepage
Thanks to everyone on the list a couple of threads back that helped me decide between wheel steering install or autopilot. I went with the autopilot and saved quite a bit. I found this older model Autohelm 4000ST on ebay that had never been used (it was a back up for a 28 footer) and got it for $500!! 3.9 sec. hardover times and it works great!! Easy to install, easy to use, plus with the bulkhead mounted display, I don't have to turn around to adjust and no need for a remote. I haven't routed all the wiring yet coz I'm waiting to rewire with a new elec panel that's on the way, but here's some pics:
<img src="http://www.proxycreative.com/clients/luckystar/drive.jpg" border=0>
<img src="http://www.proxycreative.com/clients/luckystar/compass.jpg" border=0>
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Patrick Burnett, Little Rock, AR
S/V Lucky Star #2707 1982 SK/SR

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Response Posted - 09/12/2002 :  21:57:06  Show Profile
Good find, and great choice! Simpler is better, and that is definitely simpler.

Fair winds,

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT
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