auto pilot

PRP1010 · 06-24-2008, 11:58 AM

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.

Sea Draggin · 06-24-2008, 12:11 PM

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.

WET FLOORS · 06-24-2008, 01:49 PM

TR-1 is what we have on a 26 regulator, and it works great, downside is motor is noisey when boat is at idle.

Marie Maddie · 06-25-2008, 08:45 AM

Simrad's AP26 virtural feedback hands down!!! They have awesome tech guys for all your questions. Very simple installation.

rarhomes · 06-25-2008, 09:15 AM

I second the Simrad

Water Damage · 06-25-2008, 09:22 AM

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

mulletdredge · 06-25-2008, 09:34 AM

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.

Sea Draggin · 06-25-2008, 10:14 AM

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.

clt_capt · 06-25-2008, 10:42 AM

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...

WildeOne · 06-25-2008, 05:56 PM

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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06-24-2008, 12:11 PM	#2
Sea Draggin www.easterntackle.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 5,634 Credits: 9,458.0 Best Catch: The next bite on a jig.	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.

06-24-2008, 01:49 PM	#3
WET FLOORS Master Baiter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 45 Credits: 1,503.6 Boat: 48' Viking Home Port: Morehead City, NC Best Catch: 670lb Blue Marlin Occupation: construction	TR-1 is what we have on a 26 regulator, and it works great, downside is motor is noisey when boat is at idle.

06-25-2008, 08:45 AM	#4
Marie Maddie I practice safe fishing Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 66 Credits: 6,440.2	Simrad's AP26 virtural feedback hands down!!! They have awesome tech guys for all your questions. Very simple installation.

06-25-2008, 09:15 AM	#5
rarhomes I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,268 Credits: 3,462.4	I second the Simrad

06-25-2008, 09:22 AM	#6
Water Damage Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Harkers Island, NC Posts: 434 Credits: 1,642.6 Boat: James Joyce II Home Port: Morehead City, NC Best Catch: a "Surfergirl" Occupation: Charter Captain	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

06-25-2008, 09:34 AM	#7
mulletdredge Gunnel hugger Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13 Credits: 1,493.7	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.

06-25-2008, 10:14 AM	#8
Sea Draggin www.easterntackle.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 5,634 Credits: 9,458.0 Best Catch: The next bite on a jig.	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.

06-25-2008, 10:42 AM	#9
clt_capt If Ignorance is bliss, Why aren't more people happy? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, MHC Posts: 5,946 Credits: 8,636.2 Boat: Luhrs 36 Home Port: MHC Occupation: Supporting my Tackle habit	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...

06-25-2008, 05:56 PM	#10
WildeOne My best friend has a 65 footer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocean Pines, MD Posts: 63 Credits: 1,516.2 Boat: 23' GW Gulfstream Home Port: Ocean Pines, MD Occupation: huh?	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.