Autopilots....

Danno · 10-31-2008, 08:28 AM

I have a Key West 2300, lately we seem to be running farther and farther out to fish the deeper waters. I have been reading about and considering adding an autopilot to my boat. The prices seem to be getting better and the designers are now lookingat making them for smaller boats.

Definitely want one I can program for different troll patterns, looking for the most for the dollar. My electronic are Lowrance and they are network ready. Recommendations?

X-Shark · 10-31-2008, 09:23 AM

The TR-1 Gladiators have had the best raves by people that own them.

http://www.nautamatic.com/gladiator/...QuotesGlad.htm

I have never used one, but know people who have them.

Sequoiha · 10-31-2008, 11:57 AM

i like the one offered by ray marine, it is very responsive and holds a great straight line for trolling...:usaflag

X-Shark · 10-31-2008, 12:16 PM

A buddy of mine had a Ray unit and he could steer the boat a straighter course by hand. This was from 1995, so things have changed I'm sure.

He was good. I have yet to see anyone hold a straighter course than this fellow.

Yet I'm not a Raymarine fan at all. I refuse.

Screw me once shame on you. Screw me twice shame on me. Raymarine will never get a 2nd chance.

old school · 10-31-2008, 12:33 PM

check out the prices at www.cwrelectronics.com you will have to put in acc#250547 and pass word 547lan to be able to see the low price. I have not been able to find better prices than this site.

X-Shark · 10-31-2008, 01:46 PM

Whats the user ID?

brnbser · 10-31-2008, 02:39 PM

I've used several and have a new Ray I installed on the Luhr's last year that works great but I think by far the best out there is the Gladiator (TR-1). We talked with Nautamatic and several guys using the TR-1 a couple of yrs ago at the Miami boat show and I think they are the best when it comes to CC application. Garmin ended up buyingNautamatic last year. The biggest problem is the way they are designed, it's twin rams and everything that the last time I checked wasabout $4500 for a twin outboard application.......

It was only $1200 for the Ray on the Luhrs with twin diesels.

soredfish · 10-31-2008, 03:21 PM

Furuno 500 series for that boat woul be excellent choice

old school · 10-31-2008, 04:40 PM

type in the acc# twice, and the the ID#.

X-Shark · 10-31-2008, 06:12 PM

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10-31-2008, 08:28 AM	#1
Danno Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 421	Autopilots.... I have a Key West 2300, lately we seem to be running farther and farther out to fish the deeper waters. I have been reading about and considering adding an autopilot to my boat. The prices seem to be getting better and the designers are now lookingat making them for smaller boats. Definitely want one I can program for different troll patterns, looking for the most for the dollar. My electronic are Lowrance and they are network ready. Recommendations?

10-31-2008, 11:57 AM	#3
Sequoiha Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 2,624	RE: Autopilots.... i like the one offered by ray marine, it is very responsive and holds a great straight line for trolling...:usaflag __________________ Kenny Mann Ms Penny Fishing Team Member NRA 172499461 Minn Kota Authorized Service Center Dealer for The Super Stick www.thesuperstick.com Emerald Coast Marine LLC Allmost Anything Computers 4610 Saufley Field Rd Pensacola Fl, 32526 1-850-456-8196 1-850-455-8318 Sequoiha@cox.net Kenny_Mann-ECM@cox.net

10-31-2008, 12:16 PM	#4
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 3,031	RE: Autopilots.... A buddy of mine had a Ray unit and he could steer the boat a straighter course by hand. This was from 1995, so things have changed I'm sure. He was good. I have yet to see anyone hold a straighter course than this fellow. Yet I'm not a Raymarine fan at all. I refuse. Screw me once shame on you. Screw me twice shame on me. Raymarine will never get a 2nd chance.

10-31-2008, 12:33 PM	#5
old school Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 171	RE: Autopilots.... check out the prices at www.cwrelectronics.com you will have to put in acc#250547 and pass word 547lan to be able to see the low price. I have not been able to find better prices than this site.

10-31-2008, 01:46 PM	#6
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 3,031	RE: Autopilots.... Whats the user ID?

10-31-2008, 09:23 AM	#2
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 3,031	RE: Autopilots.... The TR-1 Gladiators have had the best raves by people that own them. http://www.nautamatic.com/gladiator/...QuotesGlad.htm I have never used one, but know people who have them.

10-31-2008, 02:39 PM	#7
brnbser Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cantonment, FL Posts: 2,349	RE: Autopilots.... I've used several and have a new Ray I installed on the Luhr's last year that works great but I think by far the best out there is the Gladiator (TR-1). We talked with Nautamatic and several guys using the TR-1 a couple of yrs ago at the Miami boat show and I think they are the best when it comes to CC application. Garmin ended up buyingNautamatic last year. The biggest problem is the way they are designed, it's twin rams and everything that the last time I checked wasabout $4500 for a twin outboard application....... It was only $1200 for the Ray on the Luhrs with twin diesels. __________________ ************************************************ ************ Capt. Scott Brown http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com...sp?gallery=351

10-31-2008, 03:21 PM	#8
soredfish Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 9	RE: Autopilots.... Furuno 500 series for that boat woul be excellent choice

10-31-2008, 04:40 PM	#9
old school Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 171	RE: Autopilots.... type in the acc# twice, and the the ID#.

10-31-2008, 06:12 PM	#10
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 3,031	RE: Autopilots.... 10-4

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