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Forum: Marine Electronics

17-04-2018, 12:19

Replies: 26

Autopilot backup options - wheel steering

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Posted By KeelMe

Re: Autopilot backup options - wheel steering

I am all for saving money and I don't believe everything has to come from the big marine electronics companies. But I do believe you get what you pay for.

You could buy 30 of these...

Forum: Marine Electronics

16-04-2018, 17:50

Replies: 26

Autopilot backup options - wheel steering

Views: 7,575

Posted By KeelMe

Re: Autopilot backup options - wheel steering

Some people do but I wouldn't rely on a tiller pilot to steer me across an ocean if it were connected to a tiller.

My TP22 is connected to the top of the windvane and the windvane moves the...

Forum: Marine Electronics

15-04-2018, 19:27

Replies: 26

Autopilot backup options - wheel steering

Views: 7,575

Posted By KeelMe

Re: Autopilot backup options - wheel steering

Very true. With a wind vane you can steer a 40,000 pound boat with a Simrad TP10 using less than an amp. I know this because I do it. Well, actually we could use a TP10 but we use a TP22 for the...

Forum: Marine Electronics

13-04-2018, 09:48

Replies: 26

Autopilot backup options - wheel steering

Views: 7,575

Posted By KeelMe

Re: Autopilot backup options - wheel steering

The CPT autopilot is a great option. I didn't realize anyone was currently making these. They aren't fancy, they won't steer you through the marina but they will most certainly get you across an...

Forum: Marine Electronics

12-04-2018, 21:16

Replies: 26

Autopilot backup options - wheel steering

Views: 7,575

Posted By KeelMe

Re: Autopilot backup options - wheel steering

Raymarine EV-100 is sub $1500. But would likely take a full day, if not two, for most people to install and your boat is likely twice the max displacement of this pilot. Probably not the best idea.
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