Prout autopilots

salorboy · 07-01-2006, 17:45

Can someone assist me in finding out what kind of an autoplot I can get for the Prout 37. It has hydaulic steering and at present an older Cetrek autopilot. I have had autopilots before but not for hydraulic steering. Any info. that can be put forward would be appreciated.
Tom

Talbot · 08-01-2006, 04:54

Raymarine S2G is a great piece of kit and will work with a hydraulic system (need the appropriate pump)

The S2 is cheaper, but the "G" adds rate gyros to the system and means it works a LOT better.

svcattales · 08-01-2006, 20:27

Tom, We installed a Simrad autopilot electronics package in our Privilege 37 to marry up with existing hydraulic ram. The new electronics adapted well to existing hydraulic ram and we are pleased with the set up. Since you have hydraulic steering, the installation may be even easier. Most underdeck autopilot systems can be adapted to either mechanical or hydraulic steering. Also checkout Raymarine and Navman.

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salorboy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario,Canada Boat: Prout 37' Snowgoose cat Posts: 4	Prout autopilots Can someone assist me in finding out what kind of an autoplot I can get for the Prout 37. It has hydaulic steering and at present an older Cetrek autopilot. I have had autopilots before but not for hydraulic steering. Any info. that can be put forward would be appreciated. Tom

08-01-2006, 04:54	#2
Talbot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stavanger, Norway Boat: Last boat was a Catalac 9m Hi-Jude Posts: 2,040 Images: 23	Raymarine S2G is a great piece of kit and will work with a hydraulic system (need the appropriate pump) The S2 is cheaper, but the "G" adds rate gyros to the system and means it works a LOT better. __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors - and miss." Robert A Heinlein

08-01-2006, 20:27	#3
svcattales Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: St Petersburg, Fl Boat: Privilege 37 Posts: 157 Images: 10	Tom, We installed a Simrad autopilot electronics package in our Privilege 37 to marry up with existing hydraulic ram. The new electronics adapted well to existing hydraulic ram and we are pleased with the set up. Since you have hydraulic steering, the installation may be even easier. Most underdeck autopilot systems can be adapted to either mechanical or hydraulic steering. Also checkout Raymarine and Navman. __________________ Greg, SV Cat Tales

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