Raymarine EV400 Autopilot

[ifmdalvey]

I know summer is not yet finished but its already starting to cool in Maine and i am planning my winter projects.
I need to replace 15 year old B&G Network instruments, either not working or just occasionally. I have just been reading about the new Raymarine EV400 autopilot and it looks very good in the brochure. Has anyone fitted this system or seen it operating?
Second question, i need to replace all my wind/speed/depth sensors and have found that Airmar have a no moving parts wx150 weather station for the mast head which sounds like a great idea, again, has anyone experience of this type of wind indicator?
Thank you.

http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=7689
http://www.airmartechnology.com/2009/products/marine-product.asp?prodid=150

 

[Ted]

Airmar weather stations

The PB100, PB150, 100WX, 110WX, and 150WX WeatherStations are NOT approved for use on any type of sailing vessel. The continuous and sometimes steep heeling can cause the 2-axis compass inside the unit to give inaccurate readings, which then can result in false true wind readings.

The PB200 and 200WX has a 3-axis compass with yaw rate gyro, which can maintain 2° of heading accuracy in dynamic (heeling) conditions. These compass readings are very accurate which result in accurate true wind readings when a sailboat is heeled. The PB200 or 200WX is better suited for sailboats.

 

[ifmdalvey]

Re: Airmar weather stations

Thanks for that Ted, i will have another look at the specs.