Had a simrad WP back in 2005 that was destroyed during the hurricanes.
In looking to replace it,but it seems like the pricepoint for a wheel pilot has gone from $750 range to $1,500+ since simrad has left this product line leaving only raymarine? Am I accurate here?
Secondly, I liked simrad as the controls were mounted on the autopilot itself and were under a membrane keypad. The separate control of the raymarine will have to be mounted outside in the weather unless I find another option. It doesn't really look like it is sealed fully for this type of installation. Any comments on this?
In looking to replace it,but it seems like the pricepoint for a wheel pilot has gone from $750 range to $1,500+ since simrad has left this product line leaving only raymarine? Am I accurate here?
Secondly, I liked simrad as the controls were mounted on the autopilot itself and were under a membrane keypad. The separate control of the raymarine will have to be mounted outside in the weather unless I find another option. It doesn't really look like it is sealed fully for this type of installation. Any comments on this?