Hello,
New t this forum and would love to ask the group about experiences with Autopilots in Albins. I have just purchased an Albin 35 Command Bridge and am researching Autopilot options.
Thank You,
HoovenDrifter
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AutoPilot suggestions for an Albin 35 Command Bridge
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HoovenDrifter
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Nancy
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Re: AutoPilot suggestions for an Albin 35 Command Bridge
Congratulations on your new boat and welcome aboard!
We've owned our 35CB for three years. It came with Raymarine instruments including ST-7002 autopilot. All I can tell you is that it works well. It's not particularly new. The installation has a lot of interconnected components. I only use it to hold a straight course, not to navigate anything tricky.
We've owned our 35CB for three years. It came with Raymarine instruments including ST-7002 autopilot. All I can tell you is that it works well. It's not particularly new. The installation has a lot of interconnected components. I only use it to hold a straight course, not to navigate anything tricky.
Nancy
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
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Jkraft
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Re: AutoPilot suggestions for an Albin 35 Command Bridge
Garmin reactor with shadow drive is the one I’d be doing.
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Current boat:
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Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
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Mark Laurnen
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Re: AutoPilot suggestions for an Albin 35 Command Bridge
I recently installed (myself) a Simrad unit on my 31' TE. I am very happy with it and it interacts flawlessly with my otherwise Furuno suite. I am using the networked Furuno satellite compass, but the Simrad set does include a separate GPS heading sensor. Besides the computer and dash mounted control unit, included is a rudder angle feed back unit. I used an appropriately sized Simrad pump. Now if I can do this, I am pretty certain that you (or anybody) could as well. The only drawback between mixing brands is the need to use the Simrad control unit at all times, and not being able to use my Furuno MFD for directly controlling the AP. My knowledgeable electronics source installed the Furuno system several years ago, and at the time recommended the Simrad AP over the comparable Furuno offering available at the time. I have steadily added to the network and have to say the Simrad AP is really nice. I have no problem getting the Simrad AP to follow navigation routes from the Furuno MFD. Only after having the AP did I appreciate how fatiguing a log run with constant manual steering actually was. Garmin is also top notch stuff, but I'm skeptical of their long-term tech support. I have had numerous (10+) non-marine Garmin products and will now do all that I can to avoid the brand based upon numerous customer experiences I have had.