Anyone else have a true auto pilot installed with an outboard application. I have a Comnav 1420 which originally came with a linear follower which are not reliable as they eventually have a seal failure and they suck sea water inside and fry the electronics. About 3 years ago I was told about a new option called a smart stick follower. Basically no moving parts and works with a magnet. It has worked flawlessly ever since. Anyone else who has had this problem should look into this solution. For those who are looking at a pilot...the advantage of this system is that a true pilot is designed to turn the main helm not just the kicker, like the TR-1 units. On my boat the pilot turns both the main and the kicker together when I'm trolling so it can hold a coarse even in the worst JDF winds and currents.