Replacing s2 with ev-200

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

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When installing an Evolution autopilot, the currently installed autopilot control head will need to be replaced with a p70/p70R Autopilot Control Head. These components as well as the Data Master E-Series Classic MFD may be added as spurs to a powered and properly terminated SeaTalkng/NMEA 2000 backbone. A SeaTalk to SeaTalkng Converter(s) (see more information here) may be added as a backbone component to the NMEA 2000 backbone to support support data bridging between the NMEA 2000 backbone and the SeaTalk bus. The Data Master E-Series Classic MFD will be disconnected from the SeaTalk bus, as it will now be communicating with the SeaTalk bus via the SeaTalk to SeaTalkng Converter(s).

Q1: Lastly, I ordered the ev-200 "sail" because I prefer the p70 to the p70r. I am connecting to the existing type 1 pump. There isn't any reason not to go this way for my 8 knot trawler is there?
A1: Not at all. Selection of a p70 vs a p70R is simply a matter of personal preference. I too selected a p70 rather than a p70R for use on my own powerboat.