Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly · video

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The owners of the 40-year-old sailboat *Good, Bad, and Ugly* install a new heavy-duty wheel-drive autopilot system to replace manual steering.1:50 The installation involves mounting a wheel pulley to the pedestal, securing the motor box, and positioning the control brain at least 10 inches from the compass and 15 inches from the motor to avoid magnetic interference.4:22 The system draws 1.4 amps during rudder movement and is designed for vessels up to 50,000 pounds.3:40 After completing the wiring and a one-minute startup warm-up sequence, the crew confirms the motor responds correctly to port and starboard commands.11:50 The project concludes with a successful bench test, though the crew plans to conduct a long-term review after six months of use.2:14 The remainder of the content features the crew preparing a seafood boil on a beach using lobster, shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn.13:24 Proper calibration of the control box distance from magnetized components is essential for reliable autopilot performance.7:15

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