auto pilot

[PRP1010]

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]

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]

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]

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

[rarhomes]

I second the Simrad

[Water Damage]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.