My
autopilot is named Carlo; had a friend who would steer all night in all weathers while I slept below. All he needed was a gallon of Carlo Rossi wine next to him in the
cockpit and at first light I would go topside and the bottle would be empty and the
boat would be on course,friend would then turn in and I had the day shift. Of course only did this in open waters with courses plotted beforehand and had a
steel boat at the time.