Electronics Thread, Is your Autopilot Reliable??? in Boating Discussion; I installed the TR-1 a few weeks back.I havent really been able to "use" it as of yet.I did my ... |
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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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Feb-18-2008, 04:45 PM
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#37 | | HELL BENT FOR FEATHER
Name: Bill Age: 44 Vessel: 08 DEFIANCE 220 ex Location: santee ca. Job:pipefitter Bio: Im a slave to the grind.
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I installed the TR-1 a few weeks back.I havent really been able to "use" it as of yet.I did my research and I firmly beleive that I will get what I paid for.
I am really looking forward to not driving my boat.
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Feb-19-2008, 01:20 PM
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#38 | | Captain
Name: marcus Age: 30 Vessel: 20' skipjack, steel leader Location: san diego Job:welder
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simrad ap-14 have had some minor problems, eaisily fixed over the phone. interfaces with the gps awesome, it does frequent 120mi runs no prob. like any electronic device take it apart every so often and spray it out with some kind of water protection, the ap's build alot of heat and therefore water condenses to all the components, especially the drive motor. don't know what I ever did with out auto pilot.
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Apr-10-2008, 09:28 PM
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#39 | | Captain Fire
Name: Mick Fire Age: 25 Vessel: 24' Skipjack Flybridge Location: Oceanside Job:Corporate Jet Pilot / Aircraft Mechanic Bio: I fly planes and kill fish, what more to life is there?
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i voted wrong, SIMRAD autopilots are the shizznet!
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May-30-2008, 10:09 PM
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#40 | | Registered User
Name: Louie Vessel: 23' Parker - It's 4 Reels! Location: Ensenada/Hacienda Hts. Job:Pursuing the Ultimate Fishing Experience
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I went with the RM 8002 SG1 but instead of using the RM rudder reference Reliable Marine installed something called a SmartStick made by Teleflex: Teleflex Marine Teleflex Marine - SmartStick
SmartStick has no moving parts to breakdown and they make a Simrad and a RM version. AP is very responsive, pump is quiet, easy to use and I also bought the RM SmartController remote that allows me to steer from the tower!
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May-30-2008, 10:26 PM
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#41 | | "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.
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Originally Posted by Its 4 Reel  I went with the RM 8002 SG1 but instead of using the RM rudder reference Reliable Marine installed something called a SmartStick made by Teleflex: Teleflex Marine Teleflex Marine - SmartStick
SmartStick has no moving parts to breakdown and they make a Simrad and a RM version. AP is very responsive, pump is quiet, easy to use and I also bought the RM SmartController remote that allows me to steer from the tower! | They (RM)actually sent me one (smartstick) way back when this thread started. It was a prototype back then (not yet for sale) but it still had some dead spots in it, at least on the one I tested for them. Hopefully they worked out the kinks and got it right.
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Jun-04-2008, 08:48 AM
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#42 | | wannabe fisherman
Name: aaron Age: 38 Vessel: none Location: san diego Job:construction Bio: smell my finger...
Posts: 1,265
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Jun-24-2009, 10:31 AM
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#43 | | Scumbags
Name: Jim, Mike, & Mark Age: 53 Vessel: 24' Boston Whaler Outrage-Sea Scum Location: Gutter Job:Chief Moron Bio: I fish
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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. | I have a Cetrek and have the linear rudder sensor too. Just replaced the inside potentiometer for $65 and sealed it in silicone. Same thing the first installer did some 10+ years ago. Might try that to solve your problem.
Just noticed you're in Lake Forest, me too.
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Jun-24-2009, 12:46 PM
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#44 | | Cooter
Name: Curtis Age: 50 Vessel: 24ft Skipjack FB "Hanna" Location: Mission Viejo Job:DSA Inspector Bio: I've been up to 130 miles in my 24ft skippy from San Diego to get fish. I love the hunt.
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Our Simrad lasted a few years. Going to find out if it's fixable or if we have to buy a new one this weekend. Damn thing has gone up from 1200 to 1600 bucks since we bought the first one. Greg's coming by with all his auto pilot knowledge to lend me a hand. Coming back from 105 miles down south a couple a weeks ago was murder. And to think we didn't even have one on Hanna for years.
Curtis..........
The boat Hanna..........
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Jun-24-2009, 01:44 PM
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#45 | | Registered User
Name: Ross Age: 53 Vessel: 25, Skipjack, FB, diesel Location: Alpine, CA. Job:business owner, manufacturing
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Simrad AP14, best money
I ever spent on my boat.
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Jun-24-2009, 05:00 PM
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#46 | | What's Retail???
Name: Jason Age: 40 Vessel: No Limits Location: OffShore Job:Master of the art of "Jewism & Hebism" Not paying retail since 1969.. Property Tax Assessments & Real Estate Appraisals
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Originally Posted by c-goat I installed the TR-1 a few weeks back.I havent really been able to "use" it as of yet.I did my research and I firmly beleive that I will get what I paid for.
I am really looking forward to not driving my boat. | I was looking at the same AP when I thought I needed to replace my 20 year old Simrad AP200 DL.
After all the research, the TR was just too much money & felt it was for items that would never ever get used. Not to mention having to pay additional for a display and other accessories that come standard with all the other brands.
Not saying they are bad AP's but I don't feel they are worth the $$$$ they are asking for them. To out fit my boat with a TR was around $800- $1,000 more than all the other brands with comperable features and componets.
I was able to replace my rudder indicator for under $200 and that fixed my problem, or I probably would have purchased another Simrad.
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Jul-20-2009, 08:49 PM
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#47 | | Registered User
Name: ken hall Age: 41 Vessel: cape horn 21 ft. Location: point loma Job:teacher
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Rotary and Simrad virtual feedback (or whatever the Raymarine equivalent is) owners this will bore you...But, anybody that has hydraulic steering autopilots out there tried the SmartStick system from Teleflex???....Any opinions?? I have an older, AP14H that works great, as long as the linear feedback units are functionial, which is ususally about 1.5 years from my experience, and at $280 a pop it's getting old replacing them.  ....
Here's a link to the teleflex feedback units http://www.teleflexmarine.com/docume...002_5_1110.pdf
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
Thanks,
HT
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Jul-24-2009, 02:28 PM
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#48 | | JUST ADD WATER
Name: DAVE Age: 44 Vessel: 25' SKIPJACK, LILLIAN MAY Location: TORRANCE Job:EQUIPMENT YARD MANAGER Bio: work,work,work,fish,fish,fish
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My auto pilot works bitchin" It works by way of verbal command. I simply say " keep the fucking boat headed this direction while I get me another beer" and I somehow always end up where I wanted to go.
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