06-24-2008, 11:58 AM
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Pit Monkey First Class
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: eastern shore md
Posts: 22
Credits: 1,303.7
Boat: 03 parker 2520xl
Home Port: kent narrows
Best Catch: tuna
Occupation: mechanic
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auto pilot
i have a 03 parker 2520xl and looking to buy auto pilot and was wondering anybody opinion on a good brand or what kind to put on, mainly for offshore use.
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06-24-2008, 12:11 PM
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I think Admin is going to let me have this space
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I can't tell you what to get, but I can tell you what not to get based on experience....raymarine.
TR1 and Simrad seem to get the thumbs up from most. |
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06-24-2008, 01:49 PM
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Weaky wacker
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Garner, NC
Posts: 25
Credits: 1,261.8
Occupation: construction
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TR-1 is what we have on a 26 regulator, and it works great, downside is motor is noisey when boat is at idle.
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06-25-2008, 08:45 AM
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I wear cool logos
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 56
Credits: 5,240.3
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Simrad's AP26 virtural feedback hands down!!! They have awesome tech guys for all your questions. Very simple installation.
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06-25-2008, 09:15 AM
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Crab mustard is good
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 870
Credits: 2,002.0
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I second the Simrad
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06-25-2008, 09:22 AM
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Stop staring at my Avatar.
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Harkers Island, NC
Posts: 409
Credits: 1,303.5
Boat: James Joyce II
Home Port: Morehead City, NC
Best Catch: a "Surfergirl"
Occupation: Charter Captain
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i like Simrad 1st, but it is hard to beat the TR1 for a smaller (less than 35') boat with outboards
as said above, avoid raymarine - had one years ago, it sucked!! Know several friends who have/had them and they are not fans either |
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06-25-2008, 09:34 AM
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Swabbie
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 10
Credits: 1,273.3
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garmin, which has preaty much redesigned the TR-1, has a better brand new pump, which is so quiet, I have to put my ear up to it to see if its working. Plus with the new color sreens and new features, hands down the best autopilot.
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06-25-2008, 10:14 AM
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I think Admin is going to let me have this space
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I would probably trust Garmin, based on the quality of their other products. Now for the big question, whats the cost difference between the three.
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06-25-2008, 10:42 AM
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I think Admin is going to let me have this space
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Raleigh, MHC
Posts: 3,520
Credits: 3,772.0
Boat: Luhrs 36
Home Port: MHC
Occupation: Supporting my Tackle habit
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I've got Simrad on my current boat - it has been great. I installed a TR-1 on the previous boat by myself - it worked great as well...
The folks I know with Raytheon never trusted them...
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06-25-2008, 05:56 PM
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I caught a fish once :)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Ocean Pines, MD
Posts: 51
Credits: 1,265.7
Occupation: huh?
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I have a Simrad AP11 that has been bulletproof for four years. Current model is AP16, which I think would be the best one now for you to consider.
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