By Matt Claiborne
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Simrad TP10 Tillerpilot
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Raymarine ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilot
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Raymarine Pilot EV-400 Autopilot
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Garmin Reactor 40 Corepack
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B&G NAC-3 Core Pack and Compass
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Furuno NAVPILOT300
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The TP10 is an entry-level, easy-to-use autopilot built for boats with tillers up to 32 feet long. It mounts simply in the cockpit and has easy controls. Best of all, it’s waterproof.
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Raymarine makes a similar line of tiller pilots. This model, A12005, is for vessels weighing up to 10,000 pounds.
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For below-deck mounted systems, Raymarine makes two levels of the computer system–the EV-200 or EV-400. This is the 400, which is big boat approved and will drive their largest Type 3 mechanical or hydraulic drives.
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Garmin autopilot systems are based around the Reactor 40 “core pack.” Unfortunately, most of Garmin’s autopilot kits available online are designed for modern boats or those with hydraulic steerings systems.
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You can couple this with any type of drive unit. All controls for the autopilot are accomplished through the B&G Zeus or Vulcan multi-function display. If you want a dedicated control panel, they sell that as well.
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This is an all-in-one solution that requires fewer parts. You’ll still need a drive unit and a heading sensor to make a complete system.