Edd — the new Raymarine EVO series would be my hands-down favorite. And since you’ve already got the drive in place, much of the work would be done.
Which Octopus drive model have you got? That will determine the maximum current for the Raymarine ACU (course computer). For your design displacement of 16,000 lbs and assuming an Octopus 1212 Series linear drive, you’re probably going to want the EV-200 Sail system with the ACU-200 course computer and the p70 control head. There’s a chance you might need the more powerful ACU-400, but under most circumstances the ACU-200 should be fine. As far as installation goes, you’ll have to install the ACU-200 (course computer) and the EV-1 (sensor core — replaces the old fluxgate compass), and put the p70 control head where you want it (normally at the helm); the SeaTalkNG cabling (more or less equivalent to NMEA2000) comes with the kit. That’ll connect all the pieces of the system except the drive, for which you’ll need to either use existing or run new; and power to the ACU (same). No rudder reference transducer is needed. I talked to my vendor today, and they’ve got stock, if you’re interested. Email me off-list for pricing. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Jan 21, 2014, at 10:58 AM, Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com> wrote: > Listers, > > I’m looking to replace my massive Robertson autopilot control and am > seeking recommendations. I have a 37+ with an Octopus hydraulic arm that is > connected to the quadrant. > > I would only use the autopilot when under power on a long voyage while > I’m either on deck watching or running below to grab something quick like a > beverage. I doubt I would use it during any significant weather helm. > > Due to recent events in unsurpassed customer service, I’m partial to > Raymarine, > > What would you choose and how difficult would the installation be? > > > 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 (The COUNTDOWN has begun)
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