hi
a search through google groups indicates that at least a few years ago
Simrad autopilots were superior to Raytheon.

the Simrad TP20 or Raytheon ST2000+ seem to be all that is available in my
budget for my 28ft bilge keels sloop.

has anyone who has had anything to do with both models found either to
be better for their own circumstances or of better quality?

cheers
bruce

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hi
a search through google groups indicates that at least a few years ago
Simrad autopilots were superior to Raytheon.

the Simrad TP20 or Raytheon ST2000+ seem to be all that is available in my
budget for my 28ft bilge keels sloop.

has anyone who has had anything to do with both models found either to
be better for their own circumstances or of better quality?

cheers
bruce

I am also interested to hear opinions as i am purchasing a new autopilot
soon.
Jan

Well,
I haven't used the tiller autopilots, but I have used (and do posess
both raytheon and Simrad autopilots on my boat) both brands of pilots.
On a brand for brand basis, I have liked the simrad system far more
than the raymarine system. That is not to say that the Raymarine is
bad, I have just had more problems with it, and it's not quite as
sophisticated as the Simrad. That said, the newest raymarine system
have improved their feature set markedly. As a boat designer I have
specked several powerboats with their systems. On my sailboat though
(46' custom) the Simrad has performed flawlessly for 5 years.

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"bruce" wrote in message
news
hi
a search through google groups indicates that at least a few years ago
Simrad autopilots were superior to Raytheon.

the Simrad TP20 or Raytheon ST2000+ seem to be all that is available in my
budget for my 28ft bilge keels sloop.

has anyone who has had anything to do with both models found either to
be better for their own circumstances or of better quality?

cheers
bruce

I am also interested to hear opinions as i am purchasing a new autopilot
soon.
Jan