Tillerpilot Raymarine ST1000 AND ST2000

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Hi,

Thinking of fitting a tiller pilot to my sailing yacht. (38ft, 6.2 tons)

I am thinking of buying a raymarine st2000 and a st 1000 (one for back up)

Would I have any problems interchanging models with the fittings on the tiller etc?

I don't think I will?

Any other suggestions for Auto pilots on the cheap would be welcomed, wish to cross the biscay..

Kind Regards
 
For what they cost (and your boat's size and intended passage), I personally wouldn't muck about, just get two ST2000s and stick one in a locker. If all goes well, you could sell the 'spare' secondhand upon arrival. Just my tuppence worth.
 
Completely interchangeable, mine took me to the azores and part way back (it got wet - they do and it harms the innards). Cling film would work. I used old AH800's to get me the rest of the way back - again, completely interchangeable (tho I did attach standard plugs on them all before leaving).
 
Are you sure you mean a 2000? Only recommended up to 29ft and 2 tons? Or are you using it with a windvane such as a Hydrovane?
 
Great news they are interchangable...think I'll go for 2x s2000 then, for the sack of 10o pounds.

However...I can't find anyone on the south coast with S2000 in stock...was hoping to fit it this weekend.

ST1000 for up to 6600 lbs(3000 kg)
ST2000 for up to 10000lbs(4500kg)

I think the st2000 would be ok for my yacht? 38ft 6.2 tons.

No I don't have a windvane :-( would love one but can't source one under 1000 quid.
 
If you have a masthead wind-speed and direction unit that can send NMEA, the NMEA output can be connected to the ST2000+ and you can sail by-the-wind. If you are only getting an ST2000 (not the plus model) you will need an interface unit to translate from NMEA to Seatalk.

I believe all models are now the plus model, so unless you get an old or 2ndhand 2000(not plus) you will be able to put NMEA into it direct.
 
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Great news they are interchangable...think I'll go for 2x s2000 then, for the sack of 10o pounds.

However...I can't find anyone on the south coast with S2000 in stock...was hoping to fit it this weekend.

ST1000 for up to 6600 lbs(3000 kg)
ST2000 for up to 10000lbs(4500kg)

I think the st2000 would be ok for my yacht? 38ft 6.2 tons.

No I don't have a windvane :-( would love one but can't source one under 1000 quid.

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6.2 tons if imperial are more than Metric ... anyway 4500 Kg = 4.5 Metric tons ...

But my AH800 handles 3.6 tons OK ... and the main one I use is an AH1000 ... the 800 sitting in locker as back-up.

The main point is that if the boat is balanced well and helm reasonably light - then any tillerpilot will do the job. It's when helm gets unbalanced that pressure is on the tillerpilot.
 
Sorry, Misread the chart in the catalogue. 2000 still only recommended up to 4000kg (actually slightly less than 4 tons) and then only for coastal and occassional offshore. Their recommendation would be for an S1 or X5. - inevitably more expensive.

Maybe a 2000 would work in benign conditions and if the boat is very well balanced - but be prepared to be disappointed.

I have similar thing with my boat (37 ft 6 tons) which has a 3000 wheel pilot fitted because the proper size 4000 was unreliable at the time. It is OK for motoring and up to F4 but struggles in any seaway. Upgrading to the newer 400 this year.
 
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still only recommended up to 4000kg (actually slightly less than 4 tons)

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Assuming of course you are talking in Imperial Long Tons ... but of course it may be Short Tons or Metric Tons ...

4000KG = 4 Metric Tons and before you write it ... please do not say Metric Tonnes ... that is incorrect. It is Tonnes or Metric Tons.

(All part of my work and all that as Ships Cargo Surveyors ...)
 
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