New boat. Liferaft? Auto-pilot?

[5150dude]

Wifey is insisting on a liferaft. The are about $2500. I also want an auto-pilot.
How neccessary are the auto-pilots? I go mostly to the islands, 30-40 miles out and occasionally 90 miles out.
Any good deals on a liferaft?
dave

 

[Megabyte]

Call Jim at BOE Marine, 866-735-5926

I believe he has a life raft 'power buy' going on over at THT, but let him know that you heard about him from me here on CP and I'm sure he will extend the offer to you.

Ask Jim about autopilots too. He carries the full range.

http://www.byownerelectronics.com/store/home.php

 

[joshdad]

Dave,

I sent you an email

why don't you come by and check out my liferaft (my wife also blackmailed me) and my autopilot.

regards

 

[esfishdoc]

1. liferaft
2. autopilot

You will never absolutely need the autopilot but one time in your life you may absolutely need the liferaft.

I would like an autopilot and maybe next year......

 

[Megabyte]

Richard...
You have one of the most tricked-out Parkers on the Chesapeake! 8)

Nice... :wink:

 

[5150dude]

By the way. I have tower so I have to fit it accordingly.
dave

 

[Farout]

Hey Dave !
I have the Raymarine auto-pilot on my 2320 It was money well spent, many benefits, probably staying awake while cruising back after a long day is the hard part !!

Love that cabin.

 

[John_Madison CT]

When my Autopilot is working right, it's fantastic, for long runs and for all trolling. (I have the Ray S1G 6001 and it still needs to be tuned)

 

[Parker 28]

Safety first. Hard to argue with that. I bought the life raft last year, now I'm ready for the autopilot. Went with a Revere 6 man.