Autopilot for 282 Sailfish with Raymarine E120 electonics

[Scarlet Knight]

Considerig adding a autopilot to 2006 Sailfish with twin F250's. Electronics are are all Raymarine - E120 screen with , DSM 300 sounder 2kw radar. Considering Raymarine or Simrad autopilots. Anyone have experience or suggestions. Sticking with Raymarine does this provide better integration and options?

 

[ocnslr]

Simrad AP26 with virtual feedback.

 

[GulfGrady]

I have the same. Excellent system and integrates well with Raymarine.

 

[Scarlet Knight]

Thanks,
I have quote for $4,990 for Simrad AP 26 unit inlcuding installation, does this sound right?

 

[MRT]

Great unit. Price sounds high, but I had other things done at the same time and never saw a breakout of labor.

 

[Gman25]

Simrad AP26 with virtual feedback.

Ditto.

2005 300 Marlin w/F250's

 

[ocnslr]

Thanks,
I have quote for $4,990 for Simrad AP 26 unit inlcuding installation, does this sound right?

The AP2620VF is avaible at BOEMarine for $2843.
http://www.byownerelectronics.com/store/product.php?productid=19357&cat=367&page=2

If you need the AC20 controller (for input/output purposes) then the AP2621VF is $3183.
http://www.byownerelectronics.com/store/product.php?productid=19358&cat=367&page=2

For the AC20 and the larger capacity RP160 pump, you move up to the AP2622VF at $3345.
http://www.byownerelectronics.com/store/product.php?productid=19359&cat=367&page=3

So, you are paying between $1600 and $2100 for installation.

Seems high to me, but I installed an AP12H on our Islander, then upgraded it to an AP16VF. Have installed several Simrad A/Ps for friends.

You ought to inquire which model is being installed, then decide if the price is right.

Brian

 

[Scarlet Knight]

System AP26 w/ virtual feedback, rupu80 pump with rc36 compass


Any critical difference between the above system with an AC10 Box or AC 20 box?.

Or RUPU 160 vs RUPU 80?

 

[gradyfish22]

I agree I would go to a Simrad AP26, that is on my list of equipment to add in the next year or so. I agree the price seems some what high for the install. Where are you getting that quote from? I may be able to suggest other places to get quotes from in the area if you would like.

 

[megabytes]

A RPU 80 is all you need for twin outboards. Not sure about F350s but it will turn most other engines. That is the standard setup around NC.

 

[Gman25]

System AP26 w/ virtual feedback, rupu80 pump with rc36 compass


Any critical difference between the above system with an AC10 Box or AC 20 box?.

Or RUPU 160 vs RUPU 80?

I called Grady before I bought mine and they told me I needed the RPU 160 for the twin F250's on my Marlin

2005 300 Marlin w/F250's

 

[GulfGrady]

The RPU 80 has no problem with my F250's

 

[MRT]

For what it's worth, the 160 was highly recomended by my electronics shop (330 w/ 250s).