Guest Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks for all the info. Will head to the boat show tomorrow to further investigate the ram to quadrant option. Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 How did you go with this? my 2c worth I have a Hydraulic ram to quadrant pilot. After 40,000 miles over 10 years I have just replaced 2 "slightly" worn hydraulic hoses. The seals in the ram have been inspected - replacement not required. During this time the unit has "consumed" 2 Simrad computer units - the 2nd requiring a new head (old one obsolete) as well, sothat was a couple of grand. The motor also had new seals and bearings once... It's been pretty good - steers the boat in all but the heaviest surfing conditions. But the computer units should not have failed... Currently a simrad AP24. Ram I designed and made myself, Motor (reversing type) is a RPU 300 Simrad. Oh yeah - a magnet in the pump fell off the casing in remote Indonesia - I epoxied it back on, still working.... But it should not have come off! I'd rate the Simrad gear as 7 out of 10. Support in NZ at 5 of 10. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Did the rounds at the boat show. I like the look of the Nexus NX2 with the liner drive. Kiwi Yachting are going to put together a quote. Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Surprisingly, Garmin make a very smart feature packed AP. G10 for powerboats, G12 for Sailing. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 sounds like Oracle has the same set up as WT. works well, though occassionally with the original barn door rudder that is extremly heavy on a reach at the tiller it wont cope.... not for lack of trying though...... half an hour on oracles tiller on a reach in 20 knots breeze and your arms are 1inch longer...!!! a great system linked in to my other instruments and learns as it goes and surfs Oracle down wind extremly well with the gyro Link to post Share on other sites
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