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Skipperc

Thank you for the input Tom. I will have to look up the error codes when back at the boat. A Hunter 44DS if that helps with the guess on equipment, course computer, rudder sensor, linear drive. I was a little shaken when both happened after near knockdowns. But when I made it back to the MFD the message was definitely not "Large XTE". It was a disconnect message of some sort... I will find out now that you have taught me how to look up error messages. I hope it was as simple as a difference between track and course mode. Although I never intentional set a track. While sailing from what I remember the MFD auto pilot section states "No course selected" and at that point, when attempting to run direction through the MFD alone I would move the cursor out a few hundred miles on a good line, enter that point at which the autopilot would begin steering and I adjusted sail to maintain a near neutral rudder so I could get my needed 15 minutes of rest at a time. Another probably separate issue is the autopilot continuously moves the wheel back and forth while engaged, not much, maybe three degrees or so motor or sail, but it always acts as if it is searching for center of desired course. Probably not related, but trying to relay anything that may help.

Thank you for your help.