I had a discussion about below deck vs. wheel mounted autopilots with the president of Edson at Strictly Sail Chicago. He makes an argument that a below deck unit that does not depend on the wheel steering system is a big advantage. He feels that on many boats the autopilot will be the most usable alternative in the event of a wheel steering failure because of the often difficult placement and relatively short length of many emergency tillers. It was something I had not thought much about, but the logic made sense to me.
He also stated that he had a high opinion of both the Navico/Simrad and Raymarine units and would not look beyond those two because of the quality of the units and wide availability of parts and service. Jim Reinardy C&C 30-2 "Firewater" Milwaukee, WI From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight veinot Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 10:31 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Autopilots When I purchased my Raymarine ST 4000 plus MKII wheel pilot I think the below deck units were much more than twice as expensive, like 3 to 4 times. Does anyone know if the newer Raymarine X-5 sail wheel pilot offers big advantages over the ST 4000 plus MkII? Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of djhaug...@juno.com <mailto:djhaug...@juno.com> Sent: March 24, 2013 11:50 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Autopilots Pete, Why would you say that? I researched the hell out of autopilots before buying mine (as I do with everything...I can be a little obsessive) and it became apparent to me that, you really get a lot of bang for your buck and people that own them are generally very happy with them. Hell, there are 4 or 5 listers that have them and posted they are very happy with them? I know a below decks system is better but, its a lot more money, over twice if I recall. I'd love to have one but, for the sailing i'll be doing over the next few years, I took the money saved and got some wireless wind, speed and depth instruments this year! No Offense meant or taken, just like it when people elaborate. Someone searching for an autopilot might be swayed by such a statement. when it will be fine for their situation. I dunno, I don't think they would be as big as they are if they sucked as bad as that statement would lead one to believe... Anyway, back to our normally scheduled banter... Danny Lolita 1973 Viking 33 Westport Point, MA ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Pete Shelquist" <pete.shelqu...@comcast.net <mailto:pete.shelqu...@comcast.net> > To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Autopilots Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:25:08 -0500 Friends don't let friends buy Raymarine. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Edd Schillay Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 11:02 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Stus-List Autopilots 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 <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com> Version: 2012.0.2240 / Virus Database: 2641/5699 - Release Date: 03/23/13
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