rbradley Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Anyone see this yet? looks like raymarine has improved the sportpilot again, the evolution series doesn't use a compass, just a 9 axis gyro and then feeds back the direction from the GPS. they are saying no tuning required and sensor can be mounted anywhere. you can pair the system with all of their drive systems, including sportpilotReally wish I had a couple grand to drop on an AP for my GLS220...example from amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Raymarine-RAYMARINE-EV-200-SPORT-PILOT/dp/B00EUMTJK6
killerbe20 Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Not for the sport pilot but a nice write up on the ease of installation of the new Evolution pilotshttp://themarineinstallersrant.blogspot.com/2014/01/installing-raymarine-evolution-autopilot.html
rbradley Posted February 4, 2014 Author Posted February 4, 2014 If anyone sees the spx-5 going on closeout because of the new model let me know, I'm keeping my eyes open as well.the new setup looks sweet, but if I could get an spx-5 in my price range I would be happy.
killerbe20 Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 i personally think this is a steal if you can make it workhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Raymarine-Smart-Pilot-X-5-Wheel-Autopilot-with-P-70-Head-Brand-New-In-Box-/161213891005?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item258918c1bd&vxp=mtr
N II Deep Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 this makes since, I put the spx-5 on the boat last fall. price dropped from 1800 to 1399 from May to September.
rbradley Posted February 4, 2014 Author Posted February 4, 2014 I saw that one on eBay, it doesn't have the sport drive unit, just for sail boats
rbradley Posted February 4, 2014 Author Posted February 4, 2014 this makes since, I put the spx-5 on the boat last fall. price dropped from 1800 to 1399 from May to September.Where are you finding them for 1399
rbradley Posted February 20, 2014 Author Posted February 20, 2014 just ordered the spx-5r with p70 controller from west marine for 1199.00 sounded like there were still a few left out of state.
sslopok Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 Will the spx-5r work with the steering on my 1999 22ft. Trophy? I think it is rack and pinion and has the 4.3 i/o. My girlfriend loses focus every now and again, which causes some friction!!Thanks!
N II Deep Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 Will the spx-5r work with the steering on my 1999 22ft. Trophy? I think it is rack and pinion and has the 4.3 i/o. My girlfriend loses focus every now and again, which causes some friction!!Thanks!it should work, it will work even better if you have power assist.
rbradley Posted February 20, 2014 Author Posted February 20, 2014 Will the spx-5r work with the steering on my 1999 22ft. Trophy? I think it is rack and pinion and has the 4.3 i/o. My girlfriend loses focus every now and again, which causes some friction!!Thanks!They are rated to 4400 pounds for mechanical steering, I'd think your boat would be under that.7000 lb rating with hydraulic.
Line Dancin Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 Man thats a really tempting price but from what i understand that evolution is supposed to learn the way your boat handles and auto adjust the sensitivity and you dont have to do any calibration. Just mount it connect it and go. Anchor Express has it for 1800.00 http://www.anchorexpress.com/raymarine-ev-200-sport-pilot-t70159I am thinking of going for the eveloution model.
sslopok Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 it should work, it will work even better if you have power assist.How do I know if I have power assist? Is it basically the same as a car having power steering (pulley,pump, reservoir)?
rbradley Posted February 21, 2014 Author Posted February 21, 2014 Man thats a really tempting price but from what i understand that evolution is supposed to learn the way your boat handles and auto adjust the sensitivity and you dont have to do any calibration. Just mount it connect it and go. Anchor Express has it for 1800.00 http://www.anchorexpress.com/raymarine-ev-200-sport-pilot-t70159I am thinking of going for the eveloution model.I was thinking about doing the same, until I realized that the evolution doesn't have nmea0183 inputs so I would have to buy the $200 converter to nmea2000. According to west marine they aren't expecting the evolutions for 3-5 months yet. Raymarine hasn't shipped any production units yet.
Line Dancin Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I was thinking about doing the same, until I realized that the evolution doesn't have nmea0183 inputs so I would have to buy the $200 converter to nmea2000. According to west marine they aren't expecting the evolutions for 3-5 months yet. Raymarine hasn't shipped any production units yet.OH ok. I have an hds and it has both the 0183 and 2000. What gps do you have that it only has the 0183.
rbradley Posted February 24, 2014 Author Posted February 24, 2014 OH ok. I have an hds and it has both the 0183 and 2000. What gps do you have that it only has the 0183.I have a huminbird 957C, similar to the sportpilot I got it when they were discontinuing them and went to the side imaging and down imaging models. We have our first baby arriving in 7 weeks so I was pushing it as it was budget wise to sneak in the spx
Line Dancin Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I have a huminbird 957C, similar to the sportpilot I got it when they were discontinuing them and went to the side imaging and down imaging models. We have our first baby arriving in 7 weeks so I was pushing it as it was budget wise to sneak in the spxOh ok some units you have to turn on the nema2000 that is whay i was wondering. Congrats on the Baby. It will change your life for the better. We have two the second was born last summer so i know how money is at that point in time and trying to squeeze in buying stuff.
prop nut Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 That really is a huge inprovements flux gate compasses are as out of date as a 8 track tape player A gyroscope is the state of the art navigation Some auto pilots still use flux gate with rudder sensors they quit using this set up in air planes in the early 70s But I still have guys telling me how great they are But no auto pilot is any good that's not installed and calibrated properly Lots of opinions out there though and we try to be respectfull to these guys with there wild notions or the way things are Do your home work pick the best auto pilot for your budget Lots more info on Www.nmea.org Or just google Flux gate compass VS gyroscope I hope they don't go back to using flux gate compasses in air planes again if they do remind me not to fly to Bermuda that has turned out bad more than one time
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