We installed an EV200 last year on our Shannon Shoalsailer - the linear drive attached to a tie rod connecting our dual rudders. Unfortunately, the
advice from
Raymarine Tech was conflicting and now have to
purchase a new ACU 400 and Type 2 long linear drive.
If you can swing it, consider a
Raymarine authorized installer. It seems that's the only way to get Raymarine's after
sale help. On our own, we found Raymarine to be very unhelpful with
advice or assistance in resolving our issue other than
buying a new unit. Will be selling a EV200 and Type 1 linear drive as soon as our new
autopilot is up and running.
The good news is that the EV200 worked great (except for the restriction on our turning radius) and we are very pleased with its features.