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    New Gear

    Jul 07, 2022 4 minutes

    Improved pilot interface

    Garmin has launched a next-generation combined display and control unit for its autopilots. The GHC 50 is effectively a mini touch screen MFD (multifunction display) dedicated to all the functions associated with today’s sophisticated autopilots. At a basic level, users can control the heading of their boat with a single touch. Different screens provide all key information at a glance when steering a compass course, or steering a constant wind angle. There’s also a choice of automated search patterns.

    The unit, which has a 5in high-resolution anti-glare touchscreen display, integrates with existing systems via NMEA2000 and with Garmin’s

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