John, When I purchased an M-17 in 2000, Bob shipped it to me in S.E. Tennessee for less that it would have cost me to pick it up. Just something to consider. CKA ----- Original Message ----- From: <TERMEQUIP@aol.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 10:47 AM Subject: M_Boats: M17 - #643 - SEABISCUIT
HI GANG:
I AM ABOUT TO TAKE DELIVERY OF MY NEW M17 ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 25 (2006). I LIVE IN OHIO AND POSSIBLY WILL DRIVE TO CALIFORNIA TO PICK HER UP.
I AM THINKING OF ADDING A ELECTRICAL AUTO PILOT TO THE BOAT FOR USE ESPECIALLY WHEN MOTORING. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL AUTOHELM TYPES 4000 AND 7000 AND THE WORKED GREAT AFTER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE. I HAVE NEVER HAD A TILLER TYPE AND WANTED TO KNOW THE THINKING OF THE BEST ONE TO PURCHASE AND THE CORRECT SIZE.
I WILL PURCHASE A NEW HONDA 5hp BUT AM NOT THINKING OF GETTING THE ALTERNATOR OPTION. I AM PURCHASING THE ELECTRICAL PACKAGE FROM MONTGOMERY WHICH INCLUDES THE BATTERY CHARGER. ONE OF MY QUESTIONS IS HOW LONG WILL THE AUTO PILOT LAST ON A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY?
ANY OTHER COMMENTS WOULD ALSO BE APPRECIATED.
THANKS AND GOOD SAILING JOHN RUPP CORTLAND, OHIO _TERMEQUIP@AOL.COM_ (mailto:TERMEQUIP@AOL.COM) _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats