[IWanda]

We are considering a change from the Neco 692 autopilot which is giving us intermittent service. We could replace the entire system or do as Michael Bennet did in upgrading the Neco with, in his case, a Simrad AP22 or similar adaptation. Before deciding we would like to know what other Nic owners are using for autopilots– do you like them? Have you had problems with repairs and service? Would you choose it again?. I Wanda is a Nicholson 40 Pilothouse sloop with hydraulic steering.
Mary & Christian Verlaque
S/V I Wanda, hull 18

[IWanda]

Very nice video. Thanks for sharing. Makes you want to be there.

[IWanda]

We had the Neco turn sharply to port and replaced the entire unit (found one new still in the box in Annapolis). Once installed it did the same thing. Only part not included with the new unit was the rudder feedback (small inexpensive part) since I Wanda has hydraulic steering. If you don’t have hydraulic steering then you will not have the rudder feedback which tells the Neco the position of the rudder and allows it to steer a correct course. We now have two Necos and keep a spare rudder feedback.
Good luck! Mary

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