[C320-list] Raymarine EV100 Wheel Autopilot/B&G Vulcan

[ptormey at 4square.net]

I just converted from the wheel pilot to the under deck ram unit. The wheel pilot just wasn't strong enough to handle strong quartering seas, when you really want it.

Pat Tormey
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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of RONALD HODEL <ronandgail2 at me.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2021 5:45:39 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Raymarine EV100 Wheel Autopilot/B&G Vulcan

All i can say is we have a below deck RAYMARINE autopilot and, yes, installation is easier on a wheel unit, cost is less BUT you will NOT BE SORRY - our is powerful, it’s silent (listen to the wheel steering units), it’s connected to the rudder post so you have redundant steering ability if your chain/cable fails (ours did on our previous boat - it’s quite a trip in a seaway) . . .

Happy thanksgiving
Ron
Lokomaikai #1070

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> On Nov 25, 2021, at 2:22 PM, Mark Calisti <mjcalisti at msn.com> wrote:
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> I’m doing initial research on an autopilot and leaning towards the Raymarine EV100 Wheel Autopilot Pack. Seems like an easier installation, much lower cost than below the deck options, and meets our relatively simplistic needs. I have the B&G Vulcan chart plotter. It does not appear that B&G has a similar “wheel pack” offering. Anyone with the Raymarine/B&G configuration? If so, would appreciate pros/cons we should assess before purchasing.
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> Thank you,
> Mark Calisti
> Solomons, MD
> #749
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