Current and discontinued below deck autopilots

[Matt Johnson]

Originally Posted by hd002e

Interesting to know that raymarine linear is silent. Are you referryto the older 5000/6000 units or the current EVO200 type 1?

The 5000/6000/evo200 refer to the computer and head units. The drives were Autohelm branded type 1 or 2 and are now Raymarine Type 1 or 2.

Matt

[SailRedemption]

Originally Posted by funjohnson

We have ours mounted on the inside (hull bulkhead) of the transom and can hear it through one bulkhead (lazarette to aft berth) with 2" of spray foam insulation... this is when sailing and over the typical water and wind noise. My wife doesn't typically notice any mechanical noises and even she ask what was making that sound. But, it's not overpowering or distracting once you place where the heck that sound is coming from. You just hear the hydraulic fluid moving through the ram and some pump hum.

The Raymarine linear drive is almost silent in comparison.

Matt

Oh, very cool. So it seems it's not that bad. I'll just soft mount it to a soft mounted board to help isolate mechanical sound. We were thinking of getting a Jefa unit but Phil at PYI recommended the L&S instead, which was a bit cheaper too.

[Matt Johnson]

Originally Posted by SailRedemption

I'll just soft mount it to a soft mounted board to help isolate mechanical sound.

I don't think I'd even go that far. Just makes sure it's securely mounted (super strong) and isolate if it bothers you.

And hd002e- The Raymarine linear drive is much quieter than hydraulics, but you do still hear some whirring noise. I shouldn't have called it silent.

Matt

[SailRedemption]

Originally Posted by funjohnson

I don't think I'd even go that far. Just makes sure it's securely mounted (super strong) and isolate if it bothers you.

And hd002e- The Raymarine linear drive is much quieter than hydraulics, but you do still hear some whirring noise. I shouldn't have called it silent.

Matt

Thanks for the tips, it comes in the mail today.