Wheel Autopilots

my1972ih · 21-07-2008, 19:49

Have been looking at/for a wheelpilot recently. could not find a new Simrad 32 or even a used 32 or 30. Decided to order a Raymarine X-5 Smartpilot autopilot. they originally said February availability. When I ordered, I was told July 15th for sure. Now it is expected sometime in August, along with a price increase. So, I bought a used Simrad WP 30 on ebay yesterday. Now I'm looking for a manual for it, if anyone knows where to find one or a copy. I'll also be interested in reports on all wheel pilot sytems and people's experiences with them.

Joe500 · 22-07-2008, 19:52

Here's the WP32 manual, which is what I've got:

Simrad

forsailbyowner · 22-07-2008, 21:19

I know this doesnt help your current quest but next time your looking for electronics try defender.com theyre selection and prices cant be beat. I bought my furuno belowdeck from them and have been using them as a supplier for most of my purchases since.

21-07-2008, 19:49	#1
my1972ih Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7	Wheel Autopilots Have been looking at/for a wheelpilot recently. could not find a new Simrad 32 or even a used 32 or 30. Decided to order a Raymarine X-5 Smartpilot autopilot. they originally said February availability. When I ordered, I was told July 15th for sure. Now it is expected sometime in August, along with a price increase. So, I bought a used Simrad WP 30 on ebay yesterday. Now I'm looking for a manual for it, if anyone knows where to find one or a copy. I'll also be interested in reports on all wheel pilot sytems and people's experiences with them.

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22-07-2008, 19:52	#2
Joe500 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York, NY Boat: Beneteau First 375 Posts: 5	Here's the WP32 manual, which is what I've got: Simrad

22-07-2008, 21:19	#3
forsailbyowner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: cruising currently charleston sc Boat: Morgan 33 Outislander Magic Posts: 91	I know this doesnt help your current quest but next time your looking for electronics try defender.com theyre selection and prices cant be beat. I bought my furuno belowdeck from them and have been using them as a supplier for most of my purchases since.