landingzone Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Thinking about installing a Raymarine EV-200 autopilot on my 27' Amberjack with twin Mercruiser V-6's. Will also be converting to hydraulic steering. Does anyone have experience with these units and how well they work for trolling and any other issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twill23 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I had one installed last year. Other than an electrical issue from where the course computer was installed, the EVO 200 is awesome. Handles beautifully in large waves. Easy to adjust settings. Great unit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtviau Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I just ordered one myself, but I'm not converting to hydraulic. What I concluded from my research was that it was the like asking someone if you should buy a Ford, Chevy, or Dodge truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbradley Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Love mine, I didn't convert to hydraulic and don't regret it. Can run as slow as 1.1 without problem, any slower and it can't control in waves over 1'. At normal trolling speeds it's flawless and super easy to install and operate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTY DOG Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 This may sound like a dumb question , but will this work on hydrolic or cable assist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbradley Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I've heard of guys using them with hydraulic steering, really same thing as far as the drive is concerned. Only thing I would watch out for is activating the autopilot on a power assist boat without the motor running if it's really hard to turn the wheel without the assist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleboat Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 This may sound like a dumb question , but will this work on hydrolic or cable assist?They work on both, the drive is the difference.You order for your type of steering. I have an older version and a newer one on my 2nd boat. Both are attached mechanically to the steering wheels and my boat have the typical cable steering. They work great. I have been using them for several years. The newer one has great running patterns for trolling.LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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