[CA] [CA11] Seatalk AutoPilot and SeatalkNG AutoPilot

[Dhacker@craworld.com]

I have been replacing Seatalk components on my boat over the past few years. The current make-up of systems is:

SeatalkNG:
- A127 GPS
- Ray60 Radio
- Quantum Radar connected via Raynet
- Fusion Radio

Seatalk:
- Raypilot 650 Autopilot control head
- 100 course computer
- Raymarine Rudder reference
- Teleflex BA-150-7 hydraulic pump (10.2 CI/167cc)

Currently the SeatalkNG and Seatalk networks are not connected. So everything works well, except autopilot only provides rudder position at this point in time. I would like to have full autopilot functionality. I believe my options are:

Option 1 - Replace Seatalk elements with new Autopilot elements:
p70Rs control head
EV-1
ACU-150

questions are:
i) Do I have the correct part numbers? I am assuming that i can keep the existing rudder reference and hydraulic pump.
ii) Is there any Raymarine combo pack that includes these components?

Option 2 - Connect the SeatalkNG and Seatalk networks
questions are:
iii) Can I just use the bridging connector (looks like a 5-way connector with a yellow connector in the middle?
iv) Can I plug the Seatalk end of the interconnect cable into any Seatalk port, such as the 2nd port of the 650 control head?

And finally:
v) Is there any difference in autopilot functionality between the 2 options?

Thanks,

Dave