autopilot!

Man, such a great discovery today - my autopilot works! I thought the ol' thing was a goner but i was feeling curious so i cut open some wires and ran some tests and sure enough there's some life left in her still! I just ordered a copy of the manual so i can sort out some remaining questions but so far so good.

Now, fingers still crossed I'll be able to get the pieces manufactured to adapt the wind vane steering device as well and I'll really be good to go - no more hand steering to the point of exhaustion/delusion this time!