Who makes a good autopilot that doesn't use a propriatory bus? Need a
plain vanilla type nmea type.
Thanks
Gordon
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Ask not for whom the terrorist bell tolls; it tolls for thee, and thee, and
thee--for decent, innocent people everywhere.

Gordon,
I don't know, but I need one as well that I can select the NMEA heading
sentence source and not have to use an included device. I have my heading
devices already and my reversable pump and cylinder.
Steve

"Gordon" wrote in message
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Who makes a good autopilot that doesn't use a propriatory bus? Need a
plain vanilla type nmea type.
Thanks
Gordon
--

Ask not for whom the terrorist bell tolls; it tolls for thee, and thee,
and
thee--for decent, innocent people everywhere.

Try NAVMAN
http://www.navman.com/marine/product...nts/index.html
It has all with NMEA

Pascal


Gordon escreveu:

Who makes a good autopilot that doesn't use a propriatory bus? Need a
plain vanilla type nmea type.
Thanks
Gordon
--

Ask not for whom the terrorist bell tolls; it tolls for thee, and thee, and
thee--for decent, innocent people everywhere.

Looks good on paper. Any experience with them?' Thanks
Gordon
"Pascal" wrote in message
ups.com...
Try NAVMAN
http://www.navman.com/marine/product...nts/index.html
It has all with NMEA

Pascal


Gordon escreveu:

Who makes a good autopilot that doesn't use a propriatory bus? Need a
plain vanilla type nmea type.
Thanks
Gordon
--

Ask not for whom the terrorist bell tolls; it tolls for thee, and thee,
and
thee--for decent, innocent people everywhere.

On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 08:07:23 -0800, "Gordon"
wrote:

Who makes a good autopilot that doesn't use a propriatory bus? Need a
plain vanilla type nmea type.

Simrad/Robertson AP-35.

If you want a rock solid easy to understand AP check out the WH AP-4 system.
The panel is not cute plastic but it is extremely reliable and has just
about all the bells and whistles. WH APs are pretty standard on a lot of
Alaskan fishing boats. Dashew swears by them if that means anything and if
you are into high tech navigation it works with Stan Honey's polar optimizer
software. Best of all when you call you are very likely talking to Wil Hamm
the owner.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"Gordon" wrote in message
...
Who makes a good autopilot that doesn't use a propriatory bus? Need a
plain vanilla type nmea type.
Thanks
Gordon
--

Ask not for whom the terrorist bell tolls; it tolls for thee, and thee,
and
thee--for decent, innocent people everywhere.

Thanks for the info Glenn. I have sent a query and we will see what he says.
I am really not into high tech, just solid, commercial quality, servicable
equipment. I'm looking hard at the Sperry Navipilot V, but I think it is
going to be expensive. I have just picked up a Sperry Navistar Compass and
my boat budget is severely dented.
Steve

"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
news:V5dWf.41427$YX1.33121@dukeread06...
If you want a rock solid easy to understand AP check out the WH AP-4
system. The panel is not cute plastic but it is extremely reliable and has
just about all the bells and whistles. WH APs are pretty standard on a
lot of Alaskan fishing boats. Dashew swears by them if that means
anything and if you are into high tech navigation it works with Stan
Honey's polar optimizer software. Best of all when you call you are very
likely talking to Wil Hamm the owner.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"Gordon" wrote in message
...
Who makes a good autopilot that doesn't use a propriatory bus? Need a
plain vanilla type nmea type.
Thanks
Gordon
--

Ask not for whom the terrorist bell tolls; it tolls for thee, and thee,
and
thee--for decent, innocent people everywhere.