From: Mike Cowan <trawler-world@wirelessconnections.net> Subject: Re: [PUP] Autopilot >This discussion of backups for autopilot and hydraulic steering system seem >more than sensible. Nordhavn's come with a backup tiller that steers the boat from the cockpit using only the rudder shaft using a big L shaped bar. While this is the ultimate backup, it will make hand steering after an autopilot failure seem like fun! Though I modified the handle to allow tying off the rudder, and have a compass ready for use in the cockpit, (you can not see forward) I really dread the times when I will be using it. >It would be good if the autopilot >driving this unit allowed you to manually actuate the rudders like manual >steering. I have not seen an autopilot that allowed the operator to >control the rudders though. What autopilots do not allow you to turn the rudder left/right with a switch, knob, jog lever, keyboard etc.