Conversion from Simrad to Raymarine

[rlschmidt]

I currently have an older Simrad AP11 autopilot on a hydraulically steered inboard. The controller is getting hard to read so I am wondering if I could change out the electronics to a Raymarine unit andkeep the Simrad hydraulic pump.

Thanks
Capt. Bob Schmidt

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum rlschmidt,

It may indeed be possible to use the currently installed hydraulic pump. In order to properly specify a compatible Evolution autopilot ACU, it would be necessary to know the model of hydraulic pump which is presently installed onboard the boat.

[rlschmidt]

The pump is a SIMRAD RPU80. The boat also has power steering assist on the out drive.

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Bob,

A SIMRAD RPU80 should be mated to an ACU200 Actuator Control Unit which is part of the T70156 EV-200 Evolution Power Pilot.

[rlschmidt]

OK thanks. I thought that would be a correct match. Thanks for looking into this, it looks like the best upgrade path.

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

You're welcome.