I, like Bryan, went with the Raymarine EV200, and connected it to an existing Octopus hydraulic ram. It works quite well. I do, however have a complaint about the remote. It just won't stay charged even when left in the off position for a week or two. I've already sent it back to Raymarine when I noticed the charge contacts were turning green and not connecting to the charger despite the remote having been kept in a dry place and not being exposed to harsh conditions. I can't speak to other brands for comparison.Hope you find this helpful,BruceSent from Samsung tablet. -------- Original message --------From: Bryan Colwell via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 4/20/20 10:02 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bryan Colwell <bhcolw...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Linear Auto Pilot install Brad,I installed the Raymarine EV200 with type I linear drive on my 34+. I couldn't be happier with the results. Very powerful in all points of sail. Zero feedback with the unit in standby. I sail solo 90% of the time and it would be very difficult without it. The wireless remote is pretty handy too!Bryan ColwellFourth Watch 1991 C&C 34+Anacortes, WAOn Mon, Apr 20, 2020, 8:38 AM Bradley Lumgair via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:I’ve been crawling around below deck on our C&C 33/2 contemplating the installation of a below deck autopilot as well. My rudder post is 2.373 or roughly 2-3/8 diameter, appears to be solid stainless. My keyway extends down below the quadrant by about 4 inches or so, right where the arm needs to go, didn’t realize how lucky I was until I read through this post. So, to my question, what are you using for a drive unit? I’ve looked at the Octopus R/S online also considering a few others but curious as to what others have decided on. Thanks Brad Pulse C&C 33/2 Lake Huron _______________________________________________
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