Electronics Thread, Is your Autopilot Reliable??? in Boating Discussion; Simrad AP11 on the Bertram and it works great. I have the Centrak on the Egg Harbor and the limited ... |
View Poll Results: what is your opinion of the autopilot that you actually own? | |
Raymarine autopilot and it has been flawless.
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Raymarine autopilot, but I need another brand that actually works.
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Simrad autopilot and it has been flawless
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Simrad autopilot, but I need another brand that actually works.
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Sitex autopilot and it has been flawless.
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Sitex autopilot, but I need another brand that actually works.
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Furuno autopilot and it has been flawless.
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Furuno autopilot, but I need another brand that actually works.
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I have one of the fore mentioned autopilots that works fair, but occasionally it has issues.
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I dont need any stinking autopilot, driving the boat and BJ's are what the crew is for.
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Oct-17-2006, 11:51 AM
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#13 | | Longboards Rule
Name: Jack Age: 46 Vessel: 48 Egg Harbor "Hakuna Matata" and the 31 Bertram "Reel Keeper" Location: Oahu, HI Job:Captain Bio: Hakuna Matata charters, Oahu Hawaii's only live aboard scuba diving boat
Posts: 4,503
| Re: Is your Autopilot Reliable???
Simrad AP11 on the Bertram and it works great. I have the Centrak on the Egg Harbor and the limited use with that has been good also.
Jack
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Oct-17-2006, 02:13 PM
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#14 | | Konakeenan
Name: Jim Keenan Age: 66 Vessel: 28' Skipjack !! Shazam !! Location: Kona, Hawaii Job:retired / part time coffee picker
Posts: 396
| Re: Is your Autopilot Reliable???
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Originally Posted by Eye Problem  I had the ST6001, but I have gone through 5 linear rudder sensors in 1 year. Its not a good choice for a bracketed outboard, the sensor is not waterproof. It really pisses me off when it fails about 60 miles offshore at the end of a long day.  Looking into something different now. | Check out Raymarine wireless which does'nt require a rudder transducer. S1000 Wireless Autopilot System - Raymarine
I use a Raymarine Smartpilot with the 8001 head. (has a knob to turn instead of puch buttons.) Have not had any problems since installation last year.
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Oct-17-2006, 09:06 PM
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#15 | | Captain
Name: Dean Age: 42 Vessel: F/V Bank Robber Location: Bellflower Job:Electrician Bio: I like boats
Posts: 2,995
| Re: Is your Autopilot Reliable???
I have an ap 16 ( its a little older one and does not have virtual feedback) but it works good!
Dean
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Oct-30-2006, 08:44 AM
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#16 | | BARKING MOONBAT
Name: Jim Age: 49 Vessel: Defiance 250 EX Location: poway Job:wtf?
Posts: 2,792
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ray ST 5000 works dandy
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Oct-30-2006, 03:47 PM
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#17 | | Let the beatings begin...
Name: Craven Morehead Vessel: Yours !... when are we going ? Location: SoCal Job:LA County Admin....Boring
Posts: 724
| Re: Is your Autopilot Reliable???
AP-100X..works fine, following seas handling arent as good as I want, but Iam not complaining, I've never had a boat or an A/P that did well in those conditions anyway
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Oct-06-2007, 07:12 AM
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#18 | | Registered User
Name: Pat Age: 55 Vessel: 2120 Parker Plattapuss Location: jamul CA Job:Building Contractor
Posts: 704
| Re: Is your Autopilot Reliable???
My s1000 works great for me. Never had any others. Check out what others say here. Classic Parker | |
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Oct-06-2007, 11:27 AM
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#19 | | "its a time of day thing"
Name: Greg Vessel: 228 Grady White "Matador" Location: Lake Forest Job:I used to fish, economy took a dump, now I just work endlessly. Bio: If at first you don't succeed,............... failure may just be your style.
Posts: 2,414
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My s1000 works great for me.
| I actually purchased one of these after this thread, and it has worked great.
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Oct-06-2007, 12:03 PM
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#20 | | BARKING MOONBAT
Name: Jim Age: 49 Vessel: Defiance 250 EX Location: poway Job:wtf?
Posts: 2,792
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my new raymarine just took a dump
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Oct-07-2007, 07:58 AM
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#21 | | NO SHENANIGANS....
Name: DENO Age: 39 Vessel: 252 WELLCRAFT COASTAL, LA ULTIMITA (The last one).... 18 CC KLAMATH "SILVER BULLET" Location: SAN DIEGO Job:ZOO KEEPER
Posts: 2,234
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Never had a problem with my raymarine.
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Oct-07-2007, 04:39 PM
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#22 | | Registered User
Name: BILL Age: 38 Vessel: 36 mbw twin diesel Location: GARDEN GROVE Job:boat/slave
Posts: 26
| Re: Is your Autopilot Reliable???
I know if you have hydrulic steering and your preasure drops they dont work and get errors even when your steering feels ok. well twice this fixed the owners prob.
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Oct-07-2007, 06:00 PM
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#23 | | Captain
Name: Dave Age: 56 Vessel: Parker 2320 "Nostrovia!" (to you're health!"), 12' Livingston cat Location: Dana Point, Cali Job:I'm your brother from a different muther. Bio: Balding with a long mullet.
Posts: 1,138
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I did not see TR-1 listed!
I love mine.
Dave
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Oct-09-2007, 11:48 AM
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#24 | | Registered User
Name: James Vessel: 26 ' Boston Whaler Location: San Diego Job:Sales Manager
Posts: 26
| Re: Is your Autopilot Reliable???
If you fish solo, raymarine A.P. is the way to go.
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