I have two 8612s and one 7608. There are a few functions accessible past the main screen of the autopilot head, I'm not exactly sure all of them are available via the MFD AP screens so I would check that out before ditching the head.Ah, a data bar for the AP. So between the DB and the remote there is no real need for the pilot head? I will still need to keep the pilot head, my current one is right in front of the wheel where the compass use to live.
I had no idea that the Garmin AP was so far ahead of the Raymarine AP. This upgrade is going to hurt as I am also upgrading two MFD's as well.
alnav - what version MFD are you using?