to be moving the boat south? Bahamas, Mexico? I find that much easier then taking everything off the boat. Point it south and go. In fact, I have a temperature compensated auto pilot. When the sensor reaches a set point, usually set at 60F, the auto pilot turns south. The digital read out on the screen, I've only seen this happen twice, says "that's it, I'm done, we're going south". Then it goes back to the compass reading and settles up on course. I love my auto pilot!