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is that big stick an auto pilot or what?

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tomcat rio

is that big stick an auto pilot or what?

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http://www.boats.com/listing/gallery.js ... %3D1&pic=2
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http://www.boats.com/listing/boat_detai ... searchid=1
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Post by chiefrcd »

Not auto pilot...must be a What.
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don't think it's a what, may be an autopilot.
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I looked into that boat, as it turns out the owner had lou gehrigs disease. It was linked to his autopilot to assist him in turning the boat while under way.
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Post by Mariner »

Tomcat, that's the yoke control. You should recognize that!


But seriously, yes, it's a joystick control for the autopilot.
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