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

 

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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/> 

 

 

 

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