Autopilot TC255 Needed?

Now I remember why I hate raymarine. Their manuals suck. Its called the jog steer function on raymarine and garmin calls it shadow drive and I cant find what simrad call it. On the raymarine, which I have had, you just turn the wheel FAST. It will not work if you are just moving the wheel slow or just 20 degrees. Grab the wheel and spin it. Boat with JOG off course. when you let go it will go right back to your course. The Garmin will , depending on function, will either go back to course or stay on new course. This has started by raymarine, as far as I know, in 2000 to 2004 time frame. I have used it a thousand times.
 
Tom, Thanks for that info. I may not have tried to spin the wheel, far enough, or hard or quick enough. I will be trying that next time out. It does make sense as a safety factor.

Harvey
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Just as Tom describes, I've made quick turns to avoid debris many times, while our Raymarine S1000 auto pilot is engaged. I installed this unit & have used it since 2005. Raymarine has now replaced it with other models such as the one Harvey has on board & think it likely that feature remains.

Jay
 
My TR-1 Gladiator has what is called shadow drive, this allows me to grab the wheel and override the AP at any time, when I let go of the Wheel it goes back on course.
As soon as I round the brake water the AP is engaged, love it!
 
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