Garmin - Remote AP
 

Anyone use the remote control for the autopilot .... I don't have AP on the tower and think this would be great ...

Thanks for any info :thumbsup:

If you can obtain reliable communication through whatever top material you have, that certainly could save a lot of wiring headache. But up top I'd think you would want to securely fasten down that remote so it doesn't eventually go free-range. FWIW, I use a cabled remote (Simrad ) at the lower station and love it's versatility particularly for trolling , but am glad to have the wired permanent dash mount on the tower console so it stays put.

Its a hard top - but boat is pretty open... Think it should be ok.....

I make a few long straight runs each way and it would be nice not to have to steer

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I have a ghc10 up top. I like the bright large display that you won't get with a remote. And it's fastened down. Only one cable needed leading to the n2k backbone. Watch eBay maybe able to get a deal.

I have one. It is great. I don't have a tower but if I need to pee or go up front or see if the engine is OK or need to get a a drink from the cooler... Get one. It comes with a belt clip and also a holder that you can snap it into. I have not programmed mine I just use it to lock a course or steer if necessary. The shadow drive still operates if you need to swing the wheel hard. Sorry about the feet.

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I just ate :grin:

Thanks Joe,,,, I am going to pick one up...... We run around 35 miles up to Flamingo from Snake Creek... and other than 3 creeks to navigate its basically a straight shot....

I like to be up top away from my crew on the run for some quite time - just me and a coffee on the way up --- and a cold Corona on the way back ...

This will help ;cool;