Autopilot needed for Solo sailor.

Hello my name is Jason and I'm asking for alittle help to Purchase a autopilot for my Boat witch is also my home. 1 year ago I moved aboard my vessel and the last year and a half I have been restoring and renovating the boat to be my home and a cruising vessel.

I am a U.S Navy Vet and I have been doing all this on my VA disability pay witch isn't much. After purchasing safety items that I considered a must have like A EPIRB for example. My budget has run out. My concern is being a single handed sailor. And heading on some open water passages along my journey south from New England. I feel having a auto pilot on board will add greatly in the safety of the vessel and crew. Having the Auto pilot on board will make it easier and safer to adjust the sails and other on deck related tasks while underway. Also allow me to sleep. Make food, pretty mutch allow me to not have to hold the wheel 24 - 7.

The boat will be getting underway Nov 7th 22 to make its journey from New England down the east coast south. That date I am heading south after hurricane season and to get into warmer Temps for winter.

I thank you for listening. And thank you in advance if you can help.