If you already have a NMEA 2000 backbone you can get a NG to 2000 cable. The NG connectors are smaller and easier to snake. but the wire is the same. You could also get a Maretron DIY 2000 connector to make your owne NG to 2000 cable.
Joel On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 12:41 PM, Frederick G Street <f...@postaudio.net>wrote: > 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 <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> (The > COUNTDOWN has begun) > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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