I respect Fred's knowledge and experience, but just for the sake of diversity I would like to raise awareness that there are other autopilot controllers out there besides Raymarine.
Take time to review the features, functions and usability of different products before plopping down hard earned cash and being disappointed. Many marine stores have displays set up that will give you hands on knowledge across brands. Raymarine has recently caught up to the market so set up and commissioning wizards aren't that different across brands. IMHO, and N2K is a wonderful thing, but consistency with one manufacturer across your system does alleviate a lot of headaches and would be something to consider. >From previous conversations, it seems physically installing the under deck drive will be the issue on a LF38. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 8:30 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List ActiveCaptain/Defender AutoPilot Special The EV-200 Sail paired with an Octopus 1212LAM12 hydraulic linear drive would be my choice. The Defender pricing is pretty stunning - lower than my dealer pricing by a fair amount. They must have swung a sweet volume deal with Raymarine. I'm not sold on the wireless autopilot remote thing, however. Seems like another thing to go wrong; and it will only go wrong when you're in close proximity to another boat, or something else hard... Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Apr 16, 2014, at 8:13 AM, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: Frank, Talk to Fred. There was a recent thread about a pilot for a 38. Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 9:09 AM, Frank Woronkowicz <fworonkow...@gmail.com> wrote: Paul Prices look fine but what autopilot will be best to install on LF 38. I am looking for under the deck? If you have autopilot please emal pics. V/R Frank Woronkowicz LF 38 1981 Annapolis fworonkow...@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2014, at 8:26 AM, Paul Eugenio <dre...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi, > > I thought I would pass this info along. I am not an expert, but it looks like a good deal, and it includes > a free S100 Wireless Autopilot Remote and a free Raymarine SeaTalk Converter Kit. > > - > Paul E. > 1981 C&C 38LF > S/V Johanna Rose > Carrabelle, FL > > > ==================================================== > > > Defender 1st >>> > > This week Defender 1st is offering a choice of 6 Raymarine Evolution > Autopilot systems at great prices. But that's not all! They're throwing > in a free remote and free SeaTalk conversion kit worth $510.00, to > sweeten the deal. > > Raymarine Evolution autopilots eliminate the need for complicated setup > and calibration. Once the Evolution Autopilot is installed, getting > started is as easy as switching on the autopilot. Thanks to the > intelligent EV sensor core, the autopilot automatically evolves and > adapts to your vessel's steering characteristics without any user > adjustments. Choose from 6 different models including setups for power > and sail. > > Each includes a free S100 Wireless Autopilot Remote and a free > Raymarine SeaTalk Converter Kit. The wireless remote is compact and > lightweight for easy handling. The SeaTalk Converter Kit allows select > SeaTalk devices to interface and communicate on the Raymarine SeaTalk > data network. > > You need to check out the link below for all of the specifications and > the ActiveCaptain code. > > Raymarine Evolution EV-200 Power Autopilot - Special Package, Requires > Type 1 Hydraulic Drive Unit (Not Included): > $1596.59 (Regularly: $1773.99, List: $1999.99) > > Raymarine Evolution EV-200 Hydraulic Autopilot - Special Package, > Includes Type 1 Hydraulic Reversing Pump Drive: > $2317.49 (Regularly: $2574.99, List: $2899.99) > > Raymarine Evolution EV-200 Linear Autopilot - Special Package, Includes > Type 1 Mechanical Linear Drive > $2654.49 (Regularly: $2949.99, List: $3299.99) > > Raymarine Evolution EV-200 Sail Autopilot - Special Package, Requires > Type 1 Mechanical Linear Drive (Not Included) > $1596.59 (Regularly: $1773.99, List: 1$999.99) > > Raymarine Evolution EV-400 Power Autopilot - Special Package, Requires > Type 2 or Type 3 Hydraulic Drive Unit (Not Included) > $2411.99 (Regularly: $2679.99, List: $2999.99) > > Raymarine Evolution EV-400 Sail Autopilot - Special Package, Requires > Type 2 or Type 3 Mechanical Linear Drive (Not Included) > $2411.99 (Regularly: $2679.99, List: $2999.99) > > Special ends: April 22, 2014 > > Get the special price and learn more at: > http://www.defender.com/activecaptain.jsp > > If you've always wanted an autopilot or are in need of a new one don't > delay. This is a great price! > > Remember - Defender 1st: one product, one week, one incredible price.
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