Autopilot wireless remote

[TropicalSeattle]

Does anyone know:
- why simrad discontinued their VHF/autopilot remote WR20?
- if there is any alternative solution that works with their NSS?

This seems like a convenient solution for motoring protected from the elements or when single handing.

See http://www.simrad-yachting.com/en-U...ued-Products/WR20-Remote-Commander-en-us.aspx

It is still available from defender for example.

Thanks!

 

[woodster]

there is a company in Australia that makes one and is priced very well i think Chris Patterson got one for his boat ....maybe he will read this and chime in .....

 

[joker460]

Did you look on Ebay.

Here is a used one with free shipping.http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SIMRAD-3260-...088?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c83bb298

 

[Gunni]

My understanding is that their GoFree WiFi system allows for wireless control of their new autopilot controller - effectively your smartphone, or tablet becomes your wireless controller.

 

[TropicalSeattle]

Gunni, I wish that was the case, but unfortunately those controls are blocked, hopefully for safety reasons but I am not sure. See here, the App Store description is clear that autopilot is the only thing that is not enabled through the gofree.

http://www.simrad-yachting.com/en-US/Products/GoFree-Wireless-Technology/GoFree-Apps/

 

[Chris Patterson]

I did. The remote I use is the Madman Marine remote. It wires in simply to Seatalk with three wires, and is easily the fastest marine component I have ever installed. And works right out of the box, no stupid configuring, etc.
I don't know about the Simrad inputs, and this remote might be targeted at the Raymarine, I'm not sure. Email Neil at Madman and he should get right back to you, we communicated several times. It's worth every penny; and I would not trade it for a brand new Ray remote..

 

[TropicalSeattle]

Just to close this, the madman remote does not work with simrad and they have no plans to develop that for now...