AutoPilot - Starcraft Fishmaster

[GH-UpNorth]

I have a 2003 Starcraft 1961 Fishmaster 20ft aluminum boat with a 135 hp I/O MerCruiser Alpha-One 3.0L engine.

I believe the steering is a non-feedback Teleflex single cable rack system with hydraulic power-assist from the MerCruiser engine. It feels easy and smooth, like full power steering, but it has a rack and pinion tilt wheel at the helm, a single mechanical cable going to the rear, and a hydraulic connection near the piston.

I want to buy an autopilot that can interface the NMEA line on my GPS so I can troll to a waypoint without manually steering, but I don't know which type or make of autopilot would be appropriate for my needs.

Many of the autopilots I checked on require full hydraulic steering, not mechanical with power-assist...

I'd appreciate any advice you can provide...

Thanks very much...

 

[Bondo]

Re: AutoPilot - Starcraft Fishmaster

I've got the Raymarine Sport-pilot+ on my boat,.....

Unfortunately,.... At trolling speeds it can't keep up with the wind,+ currents.....
Once I get to about 6mph or faster,..... It works Just Fine......

 

[CRDLIBERTY]

Re: AutoPilot - Starcraft Fishmaster

we need pics of the boat lol, ive got a 96 fishmaster 170