Autopilot

[Chinook Chaser]

Got a 95 islander and wanna an autopilot on her. It has cable steering with a hydraulic pump. I have heard simrad is the best brand so what model?

[High Bidder]

Simrad seems to be quiet and reliable but it also probably the most expensive. I installed the AP24 with a linear drive a few years ago. I never had any problems and it is really convenient when fishing alone or with just one other person as I usually do.  A kicker with remote control would save fuel and give you back up power with about the same cost. From reading other opinions, a helm drive unit would be less than a linear drive.

[SHAKE-N-BAKE]

I put the Raymarine Sport Pilot on my Islander 191V and it works well. Not sure if they still make it.

[Little Crappie]

I put a tr1-gold on my 9.9 merc this year and i'm pretty darmn impressed.