Raymarine Autohelm ST3000 Wheel Pilot System Reviews - Product Reviews

Raymarine Autohelm ST3000 Wheel Pilot System

Raymarine Autohelm ST3000 Wheel Pilot System
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 2
RRP: £485

Description: Wheel steered to 12m/7000kg. Control head with internal fluxgate compass, demountable and waterproof. Auto trim, Auto Sea state, Wind trim, Auto tack. Off course Alarm Sea Talk compatible NMEA input via Sea Talk.

REVIEWS

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Rhiannon Adam

Posted: 02/08/05

'FOOLPROOF AND RELIABLE'

Strengths:
It's very easy to use and is good for mid-sized vessels, the menus are easy to navigate and it is affordable too. Reliable and pretty much hassle free.

Weaknesses:
There aren't many negatives, but trouble shooting can be a problem, and I have had the screen freeze once- not best if you are single-handing. It's also not great in rough seas and there it can be overpowered easily- but then the same goes for most other pilot system of this price bracket.

Overall:
Great if you are buying your first pilot system and want one that is good value for money- it does all you could expect from one of this price bracket- and my complaints are probably because I am using the system outside of what it was designed for. On craft below 35 ft, that don't weigh 24 tonnes and in half-decent weather this system is brilliant, but if you are looking for something more hardcore then maybe this isn't for you. Still, even up the price scale- there is only so much an auto can do, so this is a very good option.

Performance		60%
Reliability		60%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

60%

Harry Crossley

Posted: 11/09/05

'A STURDY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.'

Strengths:
A reliable workhorse that can stand up to some rough treatment.

Weaknesses:
Starts to lose its concentration in rough weather; this was on eight tons of boat in force 7 -8.

Overall:
I felt quite happy and secure with this piece of equipment, it performed well and required no attention from me.

Performance		80%
Reliability		60%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

80%

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