Thanks guys...
I guess I have been limiting myself a bit.
So I'll tackle the 688i first and then maybe even a kilo.
I too only use Autocrew for TMA and Radar when I'm doing other things - otherwise I just leave the game running away with itself on the waterfalls.
And I'm pretty much just playing SH4 at the moment... but I really miss Sub vs. Sub
Thank you for your suggestions and gentle nudges in the right direction.
Good sailing
Elphaba