I am considering installing an autopilot system and would like some advice. I have an older Lund Baron 2100 with outboard and kicker. I do not have a trolling motor now so one option would be to get one for the bow that has an autopilot feature. I have an older Matrix 97 finder/plotter unit but I don't know if it would link to the new trolling motors. That option would be $2000 or more. The other option would be to install a system on the steering wheel. I think some of them are $1500 or less. What are the pros and cons? I only fish a few times each year so I can't justify spending more on an autopilot than I did for the boat! Ha. But I'm retired as of tomorrow so hopefully will have a lot more opportunities this year.
Thanks in advance for your advice,
Bordy