HI GANG:
I AM ABOUT TO TAKE DELIVERY OF MY NEW M17 ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 25 (2006).
I LIVE IN OHIO AND POSSIBLY WILL DRIVE TO CALIFORNIA TO PICK HER UP.
I AM THINKING OF ADDING A ELECTRICAL AUTO PILOT TO THE BOAT FOR USE
ESPECIALLY WHEN MOTORING. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL AUTOHELM TYPES 4000 AND 7000 AND
THE
WORKED GREAT AFTER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE. I HAVE NEVER HAD A TILLER TYPE AND
WANTED TO KNOW THE THINKING OF THE BEST ONE TO PURCHASE AND THE CORRECT SIZE.
I WILL PURCHASE A NEW HONDA 5hp BUT AM NOT THINKING OF GETTING THE
ALTERNATOR OPTION. I AM PURCHASING THE ELECTRICAL PACKAGE FROM MONTGOMERY WHICH
INCLUDES THE BATTERY CHARGER. ONE OF MY QUESTIONS IS HOW LONG WILL THE AUTO
PILOT
LAST ON A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY?
ANY OTHER COMMENTS WOULD ALSO BE APPRECIATED.
THANKS AND GOOD SAILING
JOHN RUPP
CORTLAND, OHIO
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