One of the disadvantages of owning a Tsunami is how far forward you are when your driving. Not that I don't enjoy driving my boat but my offshore runs average 35-50 nautical and in any kind of head sea or fowl weather you can really take an extended flogging so far forward.
On a recent trip a friend was at the helm on the way in and I was enjoying the ride midship hanging on the back of the tower. I thought about how great the ride was back where you CC guys stand and thought...... What a great place to hang out on a long ride! I had been kicking around the idea on adding an autopilot as there is a lot the new units can do and just not having to hold course for a couple hours sounding quite worth the price. After doing some online shopping I got a quote for a complete Garmin GHP 10 system (pump included) for right at $2345 shipped to my door. Because I have been good all year, Santa made and early delivery last friday and I installed it this weekend. Lots of work and limited space made it a full 10 hour ordeal but it's in and I can't wait to not have to drive......
Below is a pic with the head installed into my super high tech dash panel.
12-15-2013, 10:04 PM
Autopilot Installed
Threaded Mode