From: Truelove39@aol.com Subject: [PUP] Re: Rally across the Atlantic Thanks, Scott, for that info. I'll have to check this on my sailboat's pump. Last I knew, Robertson (Simrad) were using Hynautic pumps. Is this the case? BTW, this is another good reason to have the steering pump run off a main engine PTO, IMO, which is what I have. If a backup is wanted, an electric pump could be fitted, too. --------------------------------------------------- All I can tell is that I have dual Simrad RPU 300's. I do not know if they are Hynautic. I do not understand, does your sail boat autopilot run of your engine PTO? I have only heard of PTO autopilots being used when large rudder forces are encountered, generally over 75 feet.