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I did just what your asking two years ago. The drive unit is a great unit. There two things you need to do. First strip out all the internal electronics. You only need the two motor leads. Second you need a autopilot that has a output that has about 3o amps. I used simrad autopilot system. The...

Yacht Device NMEA 2000 USB Gateway YDNU-02 is an USB to NMEA 2000. I have used it with my PC and laptop. They also make a couple of other gateways. CE is a great nav program. I view it on 24" monitor and will be upgrading to 28" monitors this year. I also have a Simrad Evo2 that is for backup...

long bolts Look at Bolt Depot, they have extra long bolts. Have used them before with great service. Chuck Northern Exposure

Well I'm sure glad I'm not the only addicted boat porn guy around. The kids call my boat and car looking dad's porn many years ago. As for Yachtworld the new version sucks. Perfect example of something that works so let's improve it. The comments are right on we the people who search for boats...

Going through the AC on my 1980 Defever 49 RPH checked the AC plug in the pilot house. One should never assume anything. The boat's AC plugs are wired with red hot, black neutral and white ground. With the dock AC being updated many boats will trip the shore breaker and you will not be able to...

Thanks for the kind replies. Unfortunately I am of the age ware typing dose not come easily. How things have changed. I will figure out how to post pictures. Out cruising now. Met up with our 2 daughters and 5 grandkids, 6 and under. Thanks Chuck

Hi, my name is Chuck and my wifes name is Joan. We are old sailors who after retirement have bought a 1980 Defever 49 RPH. We purchased the boat in Sitka Alaska 2 years ago. Spent a week getting ready to head south. The trip took a little over 3 weeks. No survey , just me checking things out...