Adding an Autopilot

[underway]

I'm planning to install an autopilot system on our 43' trawler this winter.Does anyone have any experience with the new Garmin GHC10 with "shadow drive".The specs and description sound interesting.

[James S]

I dont know anything about this one but have found this test.
Garmin GHP10, another small boat autopilot review from the Marine Electronics Reviews website

Hope it helps

[underway]

thanks James. I guess I'll have to hit a boat show for info before I decide.I'm familiar with Comnav pilots ,but this Garmin looks so simple as long as it's reliable

[DeepFrz]

You might want to ask other trawler owners what they use. Might be different than most stick boat pilots. I know that Bill Trayfors has had good words to say about the WH autopilot.

[AnchorageGuy]

I would also suggest you take a look at the WH Autopilots, we have many happy years experience with ours and plan on installing one in our new to us trawler.
WH Autopilots

[James S]

My Simrad worked flawlessly over 14,000 miles in 10 months.

[defever]

i agree w/ underway....comnav marine makes a great "ott-pilot" . very simple, easy installation and great price...check it out..

[jsschieff]

From what I have learned, Garmin bought the tooling and design for its GH 10 autpilot from another company that had made it for a number of years. It has been well recommended on a powerboat forum I follow. I am considering it, along with the Furuno 511 and one of the Simrad units.

[GordMay]

Garmin's GHP 10 Marine Autopilot system
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=13192
is a new generation of Nautamatic’s TR-1 Gladiator autopilot. Garmin acquired the assets of Nautamatic Marine Systems, developer of the TR-1, in March 2007.

The GHP 10 Autopilot is designed for powerboats with hydraulic steering.

Al Herum, of Marine Electronics Reviews, has published a hands-on review of the unit, including his do-it-yourself installation experience, setup and calibration, and sea trials.
Goto:
Garmin GHP10, another small boat autopilot review from the Marine Electronics Reviews website

[boatpoker]

We got 20,000 trouble free hours with amazing precision out of a Com Nav 1001 on our 37' trawler and will be installing one in our new boat this summer.