AutoPilot anyone?

[Dschaffer]

Originally Posted by spareparts

you'll have to go with an auto helm type setup for cable steering

Thanks for the info. The more I think about it, I don’t believe that type of set up would work too well for slow trolling.
The best options would probably be the Reactor 40 on my kicker or putting a minkota with ipilot on the bow. Not sure which would be the better way to go.

[pjbrownva]

I'm getting the raymarine EV-150 Autopilot.

It's a package that includes the pump, a 9-axis sensor, a hydraulic pump and a main control unit. List price is $2K.
ev150-1.jpg


It also includes a control that has some buttons and rotary knob.
ev-150-2.jpg

It sounds sweet. The smaller EV-100 is spec'd to handle up to 150 HP, but I think that the system could be a bit stressed with my 140 HP or in situations with strong currents, etc.

The EV-150 moves more fluid, and can turn the motor at twice the speed of the 100, so I figured that was a better choice.




Of course, I'll have to get hydraulic steering too... so it might be about 2 months before I'm up and running with it.

Anyone familiar with the "Norel" brand? Is it cheap stuff, or just not common in the US. It says it's made in the netherlands.

Not sure if I should get that... or a baystar.... or a full seastar system.