Just did some research on the Raymarine auto-helm and tiller pilots.
The S1000+ and S2000+ are self contained tiller pilots. They mount to the cockpit seat or deck or wherever is most convenient and connect to the tiller with a pin. They only need power but are capable of communicating with other instruments in Seatalk or NMEA protocols. They can be disconnected and stowed but when installed they take up room in the cockpit. The Evolution tiller pilot ex: EV100 is a system that contains some permanently mounted components like the control unit and sensor but the tiller drive is still mounted in the cockpit like the tiller pilots and can be disconnected when not in use. It can also come with a wheel or linear drive unit mounted permanently below decks with an extension to the rudder shaft or wheel steering components. In my situation it would not be too difficult to access the rudder shaft to install either a wheel helm or just a tiller pilot drive unit with an extension connected to the rudder shaft. I may look into that down the road. I like the idea of an auto-pilot that is permanently installed and out of the way. I also like the idea of having the drive unit below decks and out of the weather. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jack Brennan via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 11:51 AM To: Peter Fell; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Autohelm Peter: I wasn’t aware Raymarine had gone to permanently mounted tillerpilots. Not an improvement, in my opinion. I imagine they would be in the way, as well as exposed to weather. I also wonder how easy they would be to steal. Jack Brennan Former C&C 25 Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30 Tierra Verde, Fl. From: Peter Fell via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 11:23 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Autohelm Jack I think you probably mean ST1000 ... and it has a displacement rating of 6,600 lbs. The ST2000 does 10,000 lbs. The Evolution units (as per the older Smart Pilot X series) are permanently mounted units (with a removable tiller drive unit) and go up to 13,200 lbs). I think beyond that Burt would be into a below-deck solution for the drive unit and possibly an upgraded control unit as well (i.e. step up to EV200). There was an older SPX5 unit with a ‘Grand Prix’ tiller drive that could do 16,500 lbs. Peter Fell Sidney, BC Cygnet C&C 27 MkIII From: Jack Brennan via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 8:03 AM To: Burt Stratton <mailto:bstrat...@falconnect.com> ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Autohelm Burt: I had a Raymarine 1000 tillerpilor on my old C&C 25. It was easy to install, easy to use and in fact worked better than the 4000+ on my current boat. The EV1000 might be a little small for your 33. With crew, gear, fuel, water, etc., you’re probably up to the top end of that 13,000. Better to have the extra power for windy days. The unit can be disconnected quickly, but don’t drop it; They are a bit fragile inside. Also, buy a water-resistant Sunbrella cover for it for when it rains. The seals on my tillerpilot were less than perfect, and it died in a Keys rainstorm when water dripped onto the computer board inside. Jack Brennan Former C&C 25 Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30 Tierra Verde, Fl. From: Burt Stratton via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 9:58 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Autohelm I am also planning on installing an autohelm before the next launch. My boat (1974 C&C 33 ¾ tonner) has a tiller. I have found what I believe is an appropriate tiller pilot from Raymarine. (EV-100). It is rated for vessels up to just over 13,000 lbs displacement. My boat is listed at just under 10,000 lbs dry so I should be OK with this unit. It looks reasonably simple to install. I don’t have a GPS or radar (yet) so no need to interface with anything else. Does anyone have experience with a tiller drive system who might be willing to share it? I am wondering how difficult (or easy) it is to disconnect and stow the drive unit when I feel like using my hiking stick. There isn’t much room in my cockpit (it is configured differently than the MK I) and I don’t want to install something that will be constantly in the way. Burt _____ _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _____ <http://www.avast.com/> Image removed by sender. 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