I have yet to install mine.  I would check defender for pricing this weekend.  
I just picked up a new chartplotter and the Ray/tack tick wireless t108 
instruments.  I couldn't stop myself...

They were selling Lemar ocean series #40s for $700 and evo #40s for $800 both 
self tailing chrome.
From my Android phone.  I resisted these.  The guy said they offer really good 
deals at the Annapolis show too.  

Danny

-------- Original message --------
From: Tom Buscaglia <t...@sv-alera.com> 
Date:  
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Subject: Stus-List Autopilots 
 
Edd

Alera has one. It has works well, though the motor head on the wheel was busted 
and taped when we bought her, and in heat the tape slipped and I had to replace 
that part.  But other than that, it has performed flawlessly.  The wireless 
remote is a worthwhile addition too.  Nothing like motoring and steering from 
the fore deck! 

I have even used it in some fairly gnarly weather here in the PNW, under power 
and sail, (inside the confines of Puget Sound and the Straights of Georgia) and 
it help up OK, though I suspect it was near the max of its engineered capacity. 
 

I think you'll also need to get the matching control head, unless you already 
have something that will match up.  And the new "Sea Talk" cables do not match 
up with older models so need a converter to pair with any older Raymarine 
instruments.

Let me know what the folks at Raymarine have to say about the capacity.  

Tom B

Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:02:22 -0400
From: Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com>
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Stus-List Autopilots
Message-ID: <4d665e8d-cba2-412a-b539-4a8153542...@schillay.com>
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Listers,

        Last year, during the voyage to the C&C Mystic Rendezvous, I discovered 
my 20+ year-old Robertson Autopilot wasn't working. Before I take on the task 
of disconnecting, shipping and paying for servicing, I'm also considering 
replacing it with a newer energy-saving and efficient modern option. 

        I see Raymarine sells a SPX-5 p70 system for around $1,500. 

        What do you use on your boats? Any thing that I should be aware of?


        
        All the best,

        Edd


        Edd M. Schillay
        Starship Enterprise
        C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
        City Island, NY 
        Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log


Tom Buscaglia
SV Alera
C&C 37+/40
Vashon Island WA
(206) 463-9200
www.sv-alera.com
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