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Date Posted: - Friday - 02/25/11 - 11:21am
Author: Paul M31 #106
Subject: It seems more responsive than my Autohelm
In reply to: Ben Millett 's message, "What Auto Pilot for M40 is best" on - Tuesday - 02/ 8/11 - 11:35pm

I had seen the series of pics about the installation before I ended up with the autohelm and always wondered if the systems would operate equally well. From seeing the videao, I am now convinced that the Raymarine installation is more robust and faster.

Not sure about the power useage, though - the Autohelm pulls about 4A when "running", but it does not do as much of that running as compared to the video. But then, you were saying this was on a run.

I don't think the Autohelm will be able to keep course on a run with following seas.

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[> Ray Marine -- Brian, - Friday - 02/25/11 - 1:26pm

Ben
I had a 2004 Ray Marine Autopilot. An SG3 course computer W/ Type II Mechanical Rotary Drive on a Kelly Peterson 44. It was amazing how well it worked. The computer learns as it goes. It was not inexpensive.
I am in the process of installing a Raymarine X-10 Core Pack Smartpilot ($1200) on my M36 with a ST 70 Control/ Display ($500). It also is a below decks Autopilot. I am able to use the existing drive motor as it looks to be in excellent shape. Wiring Kit ($90).
The boat has a worm gear steering system. The last Raymarine AP that I had worked so well, and in very difficult conditions... 30KTs broad reach with 8-10 following seas, that I wanted to stay with the same compsny. It should be up and running in a week or two, I will let you know the results.
Good Luck,

Brian Gran Mariner 1973 M36 Hull 9
661-713-4371


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