wheelpilot

[Jim]

I own a 1987 37' Legend. Boat wt is approx. 18,000 lbs.I am in the market for a wheelpilot and I am having trouble deciding between the Simrad wp30 or the Autohelm 4000.Can someone please help me!Thank you!

 

[Ed Schenck]

Forum Archives.

Use the Forum Archives Jim, this has been discussed so many times. Use "simrad wp30" as a search argument and select the "alls". The Related Link is an example from 2000.Simple answer is that the WP30 is simpler and stronger. But you do not get a display.

 

[Steve Dion]

Not sure that these are they correct choice.

Jim:Depending on what you want the autopilot for, I am not sure that these external A/P are the correct choice for your size boat.Ed happens to have a H37C which, like most of the Cherubini's had a very netural helm. I think that the later models need a more powerful A/P unit. If you have to choose based on price, then the Simrad should do a better job. You are going to exceed the specs of the Autohelm 4000 with your boat and you will be close to the limit on the Simrad.

 

[Terry]

Jim, we have an Autohelm (Raymarine)...

ST7000 on our P42. It is strong and reliable. We need this heavy of a unit because of the 25,000 pound displacement. You might want to look into the ST6000. also a below decks unit.Terry