Regarding SURPRISE!, we have received word from Bob that his AP clutch is damaged and that he is hand steering while attempting repairs. He has a B&G 5000 AP with a Robertson HDL2000 hydraulic drive.
I do not want to solicit a bunch of random ideas here, but if you have very specific advice for potential at-sea repairs, please share them on this forum or PM me via the SSS forum.
Tom Boussie
2019 LongPac RC