I am considering installing a furuno 511 auto pilot on my new boat (Marlin). I am installing all other furuno equipment - fish finder, chartplotter and radar with overlay capabilities. If I use the furuno auto pilot I will save on the cost of the compass which can be used for both the radar overlay feature and the auto pilot. As I understand it - if I were to use another auto pilot the furuno compass would not be compatible. So my question is - Has anyone had any experience with the 511? It seems that the over whelming favorite is Simrad. Should I just go with the Simrad and its extra cost?
Thanks,
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Thanks,
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