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We use it with apparent wind predominantly when sailing
In Response To: I never use 'steer to wind' 
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() Our B&G Hydra Pilot really works well in apparent wind. It's other functions aren't that much different from other quality autopilots.
When motoring we will usually use "NEMA" (i.e., waypoints of the GPS) if we have layed in a course. Otherwise its "Compass".
Occasionally, when sailing, we'll use NEMA (or, rairly, compass) if we're concerned with a navigation hazzard or feature -- but then only if we're pretty confident that wind won't shift.
I think that if you sail a lot, it would be a mistake not have the apparent wind function and use it -- as long as you have the instrument system with that as a feature.
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- Choosing an Autopilot
- I'll be interested
- Do you use the"steer to apparent wind"
- I use "steer to apparent wind" about 50% of the time
- Thanks Larry!
- I never use 'steer to wind'
- OK, sounds like a Nay vote
- We use it with apparent wind predominantly when sailing
- Not connected
- I use "steer to apparent wind" about 50% of the time
- Do you use the"steer to apparent wind"
- We have recently gone through this
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- I'll be interested
