Best autopilot for 7m ali boat
Submitted by Stoinka on Mon, 2017-01-16 16:46
Just wanted some opinions on which autopilot seems to work best in a small boat.
Apparently Garmin is the go due to its highly responsive compass.
So anyone with a Simrad or any make! I would love to here your views before I commit.
Cheers Stoinka
dodgy
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My next one will be raymarine
My next one will be raymarine ev100 I reckon
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
resurgence
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Best?
Furuno 711C with SC30 sat compass.
Tim
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Yep
Bryce Day
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$$$$ setup that 1
$$$$ setup that 1
resurgence
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Agreed
But arguably the best setup around.
Subaquatic
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I've got the Lowrance with a
I've got the Lowrance with a HDS. Does a pretty good job, and was reasonably cheap.
cutter
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Simrad
Just installed Simrad Autopilot in 8 meter ally boat with Nss evo simrad gear. Tried it on the weekend and its awesome.
resurgence
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Current system?
I suspect your best option will be driven more by what current chartplotter system you currently have, unless you want to run the AP independently.
Stoinka
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Thanks alot
for everyones response. Will go the Simrad path, cheers.
t bone
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SIMRAD
I just installed a NAVICO unit that is paired up with my simrad also. took a few beers to dig deep thru the settings and stuff for the vitual rudder feedback, but once got that set up she runs great. Really easy to set and operate from the headunit also. Do a bit of research into what GPS your going to use thou. the "point-1" compass is only good for inshore & near shore they reckon. Then they have the RC42 option thats better for offshore. Then you can then step upto the bigger ones like the HS60 that gives you even more options again.
Glen.vit
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i have raymarine es128 with
i have raymarine es128 with Raymarine Ev200, Pimp Daddy
dodgy
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Not on a sterndrive by any
Not on a sterndrive by any chance glen?
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
Glen.vit
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Hi Dodgy the Raymarine
Hi Dodgy the Raymarine autopilot is hydraulic (type1), has its own pump. So quiet. its on a 7m glass boat. Highly reccommend
Glen.vit
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Hi Dodgy the Raymarine
Hi Dodgy the Raymarine autopilot is hydraulic (type1), has its own pump. So quiet. its on a 7m glass boat. Highly reccommend