Simrad AP

[Rich D]

Ok, time to purchase an AP, I am looking at the Simrad AP 24, or 28. I am looking for good or bad experiences with either of these units. I have Hyd steering, with the kicker plumbed into the Hyd system, so kicker and rudders turn together. Thank You.

Capt Rich

[TileMan Dan]

Can't comment on either of those units,but Overall AP is a terrific experience. Will never not have one on the boat.

[landingzone]

Take a look at the Raymarine EV 200.  I had one installed last year on my 27' Amberjack and it is very nice.

[TileMan Dan]

Been running the Raymarine Sport Pilot for the last 3 years Pre- dates the ev series. No Problems and was easy to install

[Rich D]

Thanks guys!! Will look.

Capt Rich

[final flight]

My old boat has a Simrad, it never missed a beat., even at .8 mph for walleyes, my new boat has a Raymarine and I absolutely HATE it .. Just a total pain in the but, you have to be over 5 mph to engage and it kicks out below 2.2 mph, one heavy gust of wind and you have to speed back up to 5 mph to have it re-engage .....sucks, sucks, sucks !!!!!!

[L&M]

Ok, time to purchase an AP, I am looking at the Simrad AP 24, or 28. I am looking for good or bad experiences with either of these units. I have Hyd steering, with the kicker plumbed into the Hyd system, so kicker and rudders turn together. Thank You.

Capt Rich

 

Either will do a good job for you Rich. There is a AP24 running on a boat just down the way from your dock running the exact kicker & steering set-up you have.

[Rich D]

Thank you Hank, that is what I want to hear!!! Hope all is well!!! I will be giving you a call very soon!!! Thank You FF for your observations!!

Capt Rich

[Iceman]

I have a Garmin, & it has been flawless for 5 years!

[lost a lure]

My old boat has a Simrad, it never missed a beat., even at .8 mph for walleyes, my new boat has a Raymarine and I absolutely HATE it .. Just a total pain in the but, you have to be over 5 mph to engage and it kicks out below 2.2 mph, one heavy gust of wind and you have to speed back up to 5 mph to have it re-engage .....sucks, sucks, sucks !!!!!!

Which autopilot do you have?

[final flight]

The one they no longer make because of the issues with it and the one they have no upgrade to fix it, am I bitter .. You bet your butt I'm bitter. Will never own a ray again!!

[TrophySeeker]

My Simrad AP24 works pretty awesome. No complaints here.

[High Bidder]

I had the AP2401  for a few years now. No problems and it works well at all speeds. It totally quiet and easy to use. 

[thumbburn]

I installed an ap24 last year and love it.... I have cable steering which I don't believe would make a big difference...

[Grey Wolfe]

Hi Rich. I installed the AP24 on my Sea Ray cable steer and it works great. Very happy with it.

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[Rich D]

Thank You guys, I will be going with the AP 24, will be ordering in next couple of weeks!!

Capt Rich

[FleetTracker]

Rich - Let me know how the installation goes.  AP is the only item my larger boat is missing... been pondering about equipping the same unit this season.

[Rich D]

Will do !!!