Testing the Marine Autopilot diy in my Crooked PilotHouse Boat Raymarine EV-100 P70R

[@DanGoodBBQ]

Glad you got it working cap, that guys on the phone really showed he hates his job! Great video!

[@OutOnTheReef]

He did right doesn't look like he loved to be in customer service maybe he needs to be working or repairing the pumps. Thanks for watching captain

[@taniatait1791]

Do you love it more than your wife? If you use the autopilot a certain way she may love the autopilot as much as you.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@taniatait1791 I think you're right thank you

[@DiscipleofChrist-Yeshua]

@@OutOnTheReef Does this system help or facilitate to anchor accurately on the top of a fishing spot?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@DiscipleofChrist-Yeshua no it doesn't Look at my channel for tha Minn Kotta trolling motor witch it does do that.

[@beaulster]

So happy you figured it out and showed us. Support can be hit or miss sometimes. But yeah when I heard the certified technician talk I was like no way that’s the answer. Thanks again for making this video.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes and they have improved a lot in the were railroad now they're getting a lot better with customer service I guess this video really helped them realize how important it is to have good customer service👍

[@krispress7824]

Doing stuff yourself also gives you understanding and know your boat better.

[@OutOnTheReef]

I agree with you 100% because that way if I'm at Sea and I have something break down I know how to repair. thank you Captain

[@justanillusion9157]

Everytime I watch ur installation videos.im not disappointed. Ur a true craftsman. Very smart and self tought.im glad u made the video. Raymarine should really take a look at quality control and customer service.thanks again for all u great videos.congrats!

[@OutOnTheReef]

thank you Captain for your great comment and support. Navigate safe😉👍

[@yumyum408]

True

[@stevengibson5774]

I have a garmin auto pilot. I love it. Everything is plug and play and there tech support is outstanding. You are going to love your long trips now. Just don’t fall asleep. Lol.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol yes i will try to stay awake And yes Garmin customer service is a lot better I called him today and they treat me very well

[@samatwesu]

The Captain gets the job done once again! Thanks for sharing.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Sean

[@fatandyboy6856]

Dude! I am a 25 year electronic technician with an extreme enthusiasm for marine electronics and wiring in general. Currently studying for my ABYC certification, I have wired up solar, nav and DC systems. You did a great job on this tutorial and your wiring was in-line with everything professionally expected... and then some... to what Raymarine would expect. Your experience with their Tech Support is just a microcosm of ALL Tech Support in general. Not to beat them up too much, but most tech support engineers (and I was one for many years for high end medical electronics equipment) deal with such bottom-feeding, slack-jawed, mouth breathing IDIOTS, that we assume all these calls are from the same ilk. But you are obviously NOT THAT! Truly with an eye and envious attention to detail. I am glad you figured out the issue without all the added cost and dealings with Raymarine direct. AND .... I applaud you for using crimp connectors and leaving the soldering/taping methods on your Yamaha... FAIR WINDS my friend!

[@OutOnTheReef]

I agree with you fat Andy Boy and you're right they deal with so many people that don't know what they're doing so they treat everybody the same way and thank you so much for your grade inspiring and supported comments, especially from you that you are a Marine specialist an enthusiast. Thanks again in navigate safe captain

[@the32549]

@@OutOnTheReef did you have to do the dock side commissioning as well

[@OutOnTheReef]

@donaldbillings9720 yes cap. You need to do that process too

[@thayward65]

I worked in customer service for online products. They push people at our end of the call to solve issues quickly and get off the phone and help someone else. When you are on a call for a long time the company I worked for frowned on it. Customer Service is going downhill. The company disappointed me. I like it when I was able to assist people with their questions to answer all of their issues with their product I continued doing it my way and I ended up quitting. When I buy any product I want answers. I invested my money in their product I expect answers. I felt the same thing when customers called our company they want answers and as a company employee the customer should be able to get their concerns met even if it takes a half hour to solve their issues and sometimes it takes less or more. The most important thing to me will they continue to do business with our company or just say the Hell with them. That was my attitude toward the company I had Supervisors told me the customer praised me and they look at how long I was on the call with the customer. Why was I on with the customer for 45 mins on that call I should have resolved those issues within 5 mins. I told them next time. I will smile and go back and do my job the way I know how.

[@santossuarez]

I love your answer when he asked you if it was installed by a "certified technician". It's all BS. But, you are a real deal and got it working. Good job, Tiburon. I love your videos. We have tons in common brother. Time for croquetas and pastelitos en Miami. Let me know when you come down. Una abrazo.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Gracias Ray from the hart Cap😉 Pastellichos suena tremendo Gracias Cap.

[@davidkelley6986]

Its very cool. I am glad YOU figured it out. The Raymarine guy obviously doesn't love his job and is costing his company money.

[@OutOnTheReef]

I think you're right bad customer service like that will cost the company a lot of money

[@edvelz8073]

Raymarine should teach their people how to show empathy for the customers and go above and beyond. The guy was reading off a trouble shooting guide like a robot, that what automated systems are for , just fire guy and put touch tone recording LOL. I would have expected more after paying $$$ for that system. Bro eres un caballo 🐎

[@OutOnTheReef]

I agree with you Captain they should put a touch-tone answer machine I think we'll do a lot better work answering things he was just reading the script and he had a scratch record on the same spot

[@OutOnTheReef]

Gracias por lo de caballo🐎👍

[@captainrick9379]

Hell yeah! I'm doing a happy dance for you right now! A certified Raymarine mechanic could NOT have installed that any better than you did! Nice job brother!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain Rick really appreciate your support😉🤗👍👍

[@abelsanchez8804]

I’m glad you get it done! Usually techs has low costumer service.... something so simple! Now you gotta show your new toy going to Bahamas 🇧🇸!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes it's going to be so much comfortable now traveling far distances without touching the steering wheel😉

[@waynemcphail7825]

You are on the mark. You are great working and thinking through the system.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you I had no choice but to do my own technical support LOL

[@tommydbaker]

OMG That same guy is unfortunately still there. I had the exact same issue, Originally,I selected Drive type Hydraulic type 1 which is the type pump and the pilot would make a hard turn to the port, not clear in instructions. I called the tech support and that same dbag kept interrupting me while I was describing the issue, he kept saying stop stop stop and when I politely asked him if I could finish my sentence he said we are all done here and hung up. What a terrible person to put in front of the brand, I just spent 10k on upgrading all Raymarine electronics on my 380DA and could not believe this kind of service. I am glad I found this because when I selected Wheel and redid the dockside wizard it now works perfect now. Thanks you and nice install. RM that guy should be fired!.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Wild Thomas sorry that you had to go to the same situation that I had and yes I do agree this guy needs to be fired for his terrible service and how he handle your call but he's probably somebody bigger the company cuz it looks like nobody wants to fire him and you spent $10,000 that is ridiculous for the service you get next time go to Garmin they have an awesome service that's what I would do next time I will go to Garmin it looks like this dbag did not learn his lesson with my video instead it made him worse. Well thank you buddy for watching my video and enjoy your awesome equipment and navigate safe👍👍👍

[@anthonydecicco7052]

Great video Cap that auto pilot will really be helpful on those long gulf crossings. I'll be watching for the next video safe navigating Cap.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Anthony 👍

[@Aaron.Davis56]

Watching your videos making me think about autopilot. My marina is Old Saybrook CT and I run Montauk NY, Block Island RI and points in-between. My head units is Helix 10 and Solix 15 Humminbirds. So far customer service is on point. Wish me Luck!

[@OutOnTheReef]

I hope it works out for you captain in autopilot is amazing

[@59wsulli1]

you Rock Captain! Very nice job on the install... on all your installs for that matter. You've turned that little workhorse into a very nice, comfortable cruiser. Take it easy brother.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain it's been hard work but it's well worth it to make a discomfortable and I appreciate your great comment navigate safe

[@kjellbencsik4917]

Hello any tips how to calibrate the compass, I ve tried many times but dont get any deviation values. I have air in the system too, so that is the priority tommorow.

[@OutOnTheReef]

what i remember you have to calibrate the heading sensor by going in circle don't remember how many times, but i think it was 2 times ,hope this help cap.

[@kjellbencsik4917]

@@OutOnTheReef Hi thanks for the reply, You are correct, but I have been out and done many many big circles but no luck, next is to move the compass and see if that helps. I also have a leak in the hydraulic, so plenty to investigate :-)

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@kjellbencsik4917 sorry to hear that cap.

[@kjellbencsik4917]

@@OutOnTheReef Got a new compass and it calibrate at ones, so now is the autopilot functioning as it should :-)

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@kjellbencsik4917 that is awesome to hear cap. Now you can enjoy your installation captain👍👍👍

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

I’m surprised how simple it is to install. Getting those setting all right is another story. Great job Cap!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks 👍 cap and yes i agree with you. their customer service is terrible .

[@froggleggers1805]

Let their management get a copy of this video for review, they may adjust their help support, who knows. Well at least you were able to figure it out yourself.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes I was very upset but after I figure it out I feel so relieved because sending a unit back to these people might take a month and for what send it back to you say all the system is okay is your settings. Crazy right thanks for watching

[@hitmeonmylaptop]

I think he makes a VERY GOOD POiNT as it obviously worked, they just needed to guide you through the settings.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@hitmeonmylaptop yes that's all he needed to do guide me through the settings to see if I put anything wrong on the settings but he was not willing to go the extra mile to get good customer service ratings

[@ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958]

No certified mechanic would do a better job installing that. Nice job tieing down all the loose cables. Everything should be very stable, wish I did work that nice. I got an autopilot for the Carver last year and it was so nice to be able to leave the helm to get a drink or sandwich from the fridge, or go to the bathroom. Having to stay at the helm every second for the entire day is exhausting. I love having the autopilot drive while i sit in different positions on the boat where I can see any hazards ahead but not necessarily sitting in the drivers seat all day.

[@OutOnTheReef]

i agree cap i do the same to eat or go to the bathroom is like having a second person on the boat👍

[@sgtricharris-4169]

Great job capt!!!!!! A+++ for u and D- for Raymarine customer service

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol thank captain

[@sfduve]

Great video Capt! Very informative tutorial. I had no idea how autopilot worked until I watched this. Hoping to have a similar boat soon and will want to install AP. Your Raymarine tech support person was a complete JA but you were successful anyway. Great job!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Steve and within this month I am going to install a garment brand new auto pilot which is much better than raymarine this video will come up within a month hope you like it and you might get some new pointers on this installation since it's a little different and thank you for watching my channel captain👍🛥⚓

[@brianescalanteaguilera7463]

Thanks a lot, for that tip. iT Was very Helpful to me. I have a question: With this automatic pilot, when is working in AUTO, the Rudder don't have to work manually?. Or do i need something else to make it work that way?. What i want is WHEN THE AUTOmatic Pilot is working, i want my rudder don't work manually; I mean, the RUDDER dont have to move, if i move it with my hands............. AND when i put the PILOT IN STANDBY, then i most can move it manually, and the rudder most move if i move it.

[@C5drummer]

Exceptionally well filmed and edited, excellent instructions on the DIY, and bravo on keeping your cool with a call center not interested in helping anyone, THEN calmly troubleshooting your system on your own before seeking out a "certified technician." BTW, who the hell would put a Thumbs Down on this video? It COULDN'T have been done any better by ANY "Certified Installer"!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain really appreciate your great feedback and usually people who put thumbs down are haters of my channel I really don't know why they watch my channel though, I think they cannot come up with good footage for their channels and they just hate on somebody else's. Thank you for your great feedback and for watching captain

[@TBrownRecords]

You did a nice job autopilot look very frustrating but like you said it takes time to learn the system, one thing I can say about you you is a survivor captain.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol i try cap. Is all about saving money we all can afford to pay installation is expensive

[@Will-ol9lp]

Very professional. One can see the layout and look of the install. Some “” professional should look at how you do stuff and add it to there work and I seriously mean that bro. Stay safe my friend and thank u for the how to video’s you make and put online

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Will I really appreciate that Captain , your comment really encouraged me to keep on filming my videos. Thanks again and navigate safe Cap.

[@pellumbshyti6686]

Excellent video. Thanks for this info. I'm surprised how simple it is to install.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks for watching! and yes is very simple cap.👍⚓

[@benlackey8224]

Like a little kid on Christmas. Love getting new toys to play with

[@OutOnTheReef]

There's nothing like it right

[@saafrican]

Ive just installed a Raymarine EV300to a 130 ft luxury yacht with 4 NMEA 2000 , AXION 24" screen. Raymarine agent quoted me $8000.00 for installation . I installed the system myself in 3 hours . The most difficult part was cutting the hole for the controller . The rest was SOOOOOO simple .

[@OutOnTheReef]

Wow cap. Congrats because you save spme serious money and now you use for something else, hope you like it and navigate safe cap

[@lovinhouse374]

Great job on the install and troubleshooting yourself! 👍🏻

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Lovin👍😅

[@southseas6953]

now thats a great add on to your boat really like

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes it will be thank you Captain and I'll show you how it works in the future videos

[@brianblizzard7591]

You did a very professional install. Looks very good Capt.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Brian it was hard work but it was worth it save a lot of money on the installation

[@christopherrivas8917]

Great job capitán eso pasa con el servicio al cliente hay jente q no merece tu trabajo para estan hay!!! pero bueno para alante capitán ready to bimini waiting for more videos

[@OutOnTheReef]

Claro ya estoy ready y muchas gracias Cap. Saudos de 407

[@ricktoole9991]

Really enjoy your channel , I've watched most of your post and this is my first comment.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Awesome Rick thanks for being a great viewer of my channel captain and you can comment anytime you want cap. If I can answer any question I am here. Thank you for being an awesome viewer of my channel Rick👍👍⚓

[@scottywilson3037]

Very good and detailed video. Your coverage of each step is just what I needed, especially on the fittings for the pump. Trying to figure out the proper fittings wasn't easy. My pump came with fittings for the pump, however additional fittings were necessary to complete the setup on the pump. Thanks again and Ray marine service really failed on this one.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Awesome, captain. I'm glad you liked the video and found it helpful. Thank you for watching and if you have any questions , please let me know always navigate safe , captain

[@scottywilson3037]

@@OutOnTheReef What was the size of the fittings you had to get for the pump? I'm struggling to find it. Is it 1/4" BSP to 1/4" NPT? Thanks!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@scottywilson3037 i dont remember cap , i went to hydraulic supplier and they will have the fitting there and take your pump and hoses so they can see it

[@seahalk1]

Good installation, you did a better job than a certified installer.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain I really appreciate it👍

[@FishinAddicts_USA]

Capt you keep that boat so well together... Clean looks like the dealer installed it to me,, But you did a better job then they would have done because its yours.....

[@OutOnTheReef]

You are right when you do things for yourself you take pride in your work mechanics don't do that for other people's boats

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@Ceviche956 lol cap.

[@nwdualsport]

Excellent! Well done Captain!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you George

[@melvingonzalez6377]

Gracias capitán, es de mucha ayuda. Excelente.

[@OutOnTheReef]

De nada Melvin y saludos capitan

[@valhallabjj1032]

I have the same system , you have to do the dockside calibration first before you do the calibration sea trial . There are a bunch of videos on YT , i had an issue with the compass module having some type of EMF interferiance. Moved it and its all good now, have used it many times to troll , bahamas, etc. Enjoy it man its a great system for the money .

[@OutOnTheReef]

mine sometimes do-sent want to work but after some times there is no problems weird do you know why?

[@murphy2513]

Great video Cap. Unfortunately tech support people will assume it was an install issue once they hear that someone other than one of their certified techs were involved. Tunnel vision, too easy to just say send it back instead of walking you through the troubleshooting. Great install cap, I'm sure your install is cleaner than one done by their tech experts.👍👍🤙🤙

[@OutOnTheReef]

Igree with you cap. And yes it's better to install it yourself that way you know it's done right hopefully that will improve the customer service soon

[@ralphvandereb66]

brilliant cap and you are not the first to complain about Raymarine customer service,

[@OutOnTheReef]

yes they are the worce cap.

[@mredgar325]

Wow Captain! Thats a beautiful installation you did there. They gonna get tired of you in the Bahamas now :) Que lo disfrute mi hermano.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes thank you Captain and yes it will be a lot more easier now to travel to the Bahamas. Saludos capitan👍👍😉

[@gsman5828]

Wow! Good thing you were smarter than the Raymarine tech representative. Those guys don't want to deal with the general public. Sounds like a basic thing that he could have recommended you to check. Glad it worked out!

[@OutOnTheReef]

I agree with you would have been a lot more simple to get it fixed just by checking to settings. Thank you and thank you for watching captain

[@SmilingSolution]

Very cool add Cap.... Nice work!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks captain I'm glad everything came out working fine and soon I'm going to show viewers how to connect it to the chartplotter

[@craigmertz5688]

Excellent video....thank you so much!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

thank you for watching cap.

[@Ceviche956]

Hey Captain, have you been able to set a track so autopilot can follow it or just straight heading

[@OutOnTheReef]

Only straight heading ,to have that feature both units need to be the same cap.

[@richg3411]

Making me nervous being down below while underway and not looking out...LOL...Enjoy, Capt!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol there's hardly nobody in that lake at that time

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

The autopilot will sure pay for itself on long passages when you don't have to sit and hold the wheel all the time. Nice install too.

[@OutOnTheReef]

yes especially in long trips 👍⚓

[@Luna-The-Pitbull]

You did a great job on your installation and how clean and neat it is. I hated when they don't take time to troubleshoot with you. That RayMarine support tech needs to learn some support skills and knowledge about their product. They like to take the easy way out and tell you to send it and wasted your time and money. 2 thumps up for great troubleshooting skill. Always enjoy your videos and you just got a new subscriber.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain and welcome aboard my channel will stay in touch and help each other with any information that we both need to make our navigations specialty I really appreciate your knowledge as a boater

[@xlandscaper]

Curious... What happens if you need to grab the wheel and make a manual turn to avoid a obstacle? Will the pump try and fight you?

[@OutOnTheReef]

That's a great question what will happen is the pump will shut off once you touch the steering wheel on notice that and you can always put it in standby right away by the controller

[@recifedepeixes]

After these few years of use, how is the autopilot doing? Does it have a good fast response in low speed?

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes cap. I do like the Garmin autopilot mutch better then Raymarine

[@recifedepeixes]

@@OutOnTheReef thanks for the input. I have a 23ft boat with a 150hp Mercury, hydraulic steering. Which Garmin pilot do you think would be good?

[@joshmosley5864]

Does the autopilot integrate with your chart plotter? Are you able to set way points that the auto pilot will follow? If not does your plotter give your current heading and the relative heading to your waypoints?

[@OutOnTheReef]

I have different autopilot in different chartplotter I will try to figure that out soon I think there's a cable that is adoptable for both units but I'm not sure if it will work 100% but if you had a unit that was the same brand it will work like you're saying it will follow a pattern or directly exactly where you're going but in my case I just want to pinpoint towards the place I'm going with combination of the line that my Sharp Potter makes so it's very easy to use that's why I'm not that worried about using my chartplotter and my autopilot

[@hemipower63]

I am glad you got that to work correctly. Simple user error that customer service should’ve resolved easily. That retired man from Ray Marine sounded like he had a lot of knowledge but had no desire to help you. Ray Marine should reconsider having people like him which caused the company to lose thousands of dollars. Telling people to put everything back in the box and return it is a joke. Enjoy your auto pilot because I am sure it is a very good unit.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes I agree with you sending back a unit will cost them more money because now I have to get a new unit and now they have a used unit did they have to sell s use but I agree with you is a great unit and I will enjoy Captain thank you

[@ildiportistamedio]

Did your Garmin chartplotter dialogate with raymarine autopilot?

[@OutOnTheReef]

yes it works perfect but you dont get all the features you get wen the equipment is the same

[@Sman798]

Is it linked to your GPS/MAP? If you set a coarse in your GPS will the auto pilot follow it?

[@Sopwithcamel44]

Wondering the same thing... Seems illogical to not have it set up to follow a course from the chart plotter!

[@OutOnTheReef]

That's something that I'm trying to connect in the near future so I can show you guys how it works with a chart plotter but yes if I'm able to connected it will work that way

[@rpeiro35]

@@OutOnTheReef forum.raymarine.com/showthread.php?tid=1308 just need to buy 2 cable from amazon

[@davehill7484]

That cable looks like the one I used for my lowrence HDS unit which was a nemma connection also👍👍

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks Dave we're checking it out I get it delivered today from Amazon and I'm going to test it as soon as I get it tested I'm going to let you know if it works or not thank you for the great suggestion captain

[@saokim82]

Hi capt! I install the EV100 and the final calibration can mot be done , the detecting magnetics bar keep showing the red bar, I wonder if you ever have the same problem thanks capt!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes I have the same problem and when I took the boat to the lake you're supposed to make right circles and left circles so that way you calibrate the system and after I did that the magnetic field went away Cap. Congrats 👍👍

[@JohnBraman413]

didn't you have a video installing that chartplotter? thought i seen one before and can't find it now.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Hello John and no I do not have one because this shart plotter came with the boat

[@steelerdog1456]

Find myself waiting for what's next!

[@OutOnTheReef]

LOL yes there's more equipment coming on the way

[@besimtitiz]

Great video Capt.!!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks Cap.

[@john-paul7325]

Excellent content. Keep the videos coming Captain.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks John for watching

[@Will-ol9lp]

I have watched your van videos as well and you are a very talented person. You keep going and never mind the stupid people and what they say. I find in this world that those people really can’t get out of there way. Lol Keep going my friend

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Will for for being part of both of my channels. And thank you for the encouragement Captain😁👍👍👍

[@xa8047]

Great video captain!!!!!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you x a

[@luisalbertolopez8281]

Can you do pattern and autopilot to your waypoints with your garmin?

[@OutOnTheReef]

You can only make one destination , to do several the units need to be Raymarine booth cap.

[@joseacd01]

Im happy you figured out nice job

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank Jose I feel very relieved that it does work, I put a lot of work into

[@homeycheese1]

how did you bleed the system after you installed the pump?

[@OutOnTheReef]

I did not lose a lot of fluid so what I did is that I left a bottle overnight taking all the little bubbles out and it was perfect so it's important not to lose a lot of fluid

[@jimhammond2307]

Great job on the video. Will this auto pilot interface with your Garmin gps to go to a waypoint you have stored on the Garmin.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Captain but the only way we'll work is you go to your chartplotter your pinpoint a destination and your autopilot would follow but you can only do only one command at a time because it's not the same brand but if you get the same brand as you chartploter you be able to do a lot more things

[@rickdepietro5642]

Do you have any ICON on the Garmin GPS/Chartplotter for the Raymarine Autopilot like the control head uses?

[@OutOnTheReef]

no cap. it only follows a straight line that all you can do no other options but it works

[@rickdepietro5642]

@@OutOnTheReef copy that cap. Thanks for letting me know.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@rickdepietro5642 anytime cap.👍⚓

[@ulfbike5658]

Thx from Germany Hamburg

[@OutOnTheReef]

Anytime captain and I love your country Germany I always by my Vans from Mercedes-Benz in Germany

[@floundergiggingcharters8226]

? - Did u get the autopilot problem fixed whereas it wasn't sending 12 volts to the pump? I'm about ready to buy the first (of two for each of my boats) but I don't want any problems to deal with including the Raymarine customer service issue you mention in ur video. I would rather pay more and get a Garmin since my i already have 3 Garmin chartplotters, one dedicated exclusively for the Garmin radar, on my boat already. Thank you.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Garmin is a lot better is just more expensive Cap.

[@floundergiggingcharters8226]

@@OutOnTheReef gracia el capitan

[@michaelmcdonnell5091]

I agree with you 100% callupper management n show him this video. Perfect install and you fixed it as well they need to fire that phone tech guy These products are made to be dyi and you proved that The product is only as good as customer service. So I hope they correct this and offer you a full refund for pointing this out to them. You deserve it. Thank for all the great videos and for teaching us many boating skills your the best ! I am purchasing a 38 foot sundancer and need mire video’s on navigation as I am new to this Thank you

[@OutOnTheReef]

Anytime Michael 😉👍👍and thanks for watching my channel captain 😀

[@p3teytran]

Wow frustrating service from Raymarine but glad you figured it out cap.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Tell me about it they are the worse , Garmin is a lot better service cap.

[@floundergiggingcharters8226]

autopilot video is great, this is my next project, both my boat are pilothouses and have hydraulic steering which i read is prerequisite, will buy one try to install it see how it goes if well do it for the other, get tired of driving rather enjoy the scenery

[@OutOnTheReef]

i love my autopilot cap specially for my long trip navigation and please if you can before you purchase items in amazon please hit my link any link and within 24 hrs of pressing the link anything you purchase amazon will give me a great commission and that really helps me on making more videos like this, and if you do let me know that way i can thank you and i know it came from you, thanks so much in advance for your support Cap.😉👍

[@floundergiggingcharters8226]

@@OutOnTheReef i will Capt but only ;) if you find me the name of the song to ur video introductions (and endings i think), lol, want to use it for the flounder gigging videos, i may be asking u the name of another background song, too, but have to find the video, and time it started in the video, think it was the lobster video, will get back to u on that tyvm

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@floundergiggingcharters8226 if i find it i will let you know ,i dod that gingle a long time a go and i have to seach through harddrives and takes some time cap👍

[@floundergiggingcharters8226]

@@OutOnTheReef Yes sir at ur convenience i just got motivated to fly my drone after seeing ur incredible footage with ur dramatic background music, perfect

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@floundergiggingcharters8226 very nice cap. Fly safe

[@captainhorsecrank7118]

Hello I have the same auto pilot as you my question is when I turn my battery switch on the unit powers on by itself does yours do this? I would like to be able to turn it on and off just by the power button on the unit when needed. Thx

[@OutOnTheReef]

Hello, captain, and yes, mine does the same thing.

[@captainhorsecrank7118]

@@OutOnTheReefthank YOU

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@captainhorsecrank7118 👍

[@nickrdgz9323]

Capt, if you do a sea star connection directly to your chart plotter you'll be able to control the autopilot from it. I just integrated my autopilot with mine and it works great!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks for the tip! cap.👍

[@Ushootout]

Very cool... question .. if you set a route in your plotter the autopilot will follow it including the turns , degrees changes .. or you need to make the adjustments for the degrees you want to follow Nice video

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain and in my case I don't know if my Raymarine is going to be compatible with the Garmin I heard there's a cable I can purchase but I need to figure that out but I heard that if you have a Garmin GPS and a Garmin autopilot yes you can do that what you're saying it will follow a route to a destination and make several turns to the destination if it's needed , but soon I will buy the cable myself and try to do some research to see if my Raymarine is compatible with my Garmin and I will let you know in this channel captain

[@Ushootout]

@@OutOnTheReef thx . Still cool and easier tonfollow a long route

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@Ushootout most definitely Captain it is a plus to have it

[@Sopwithcamel44]

NMEA 2000 to sea talking converter is likely what you need. I'd say it's the most important part to get this operating at intended.

[@Sopwithcamel44]

Sea talk not talking

[@jamesegan3191]

What was the cost of the unit? If you had it to do over, would you buy the same one?

[@OutOnTheReef]

If I have to do it all over again I will go with same brand of garment to match my sharp blotter because don't because that would you get all your features captain

[@jimhammond2307]

How long have you had the auto pilot and are you still happy with it. Thanks Jim hammond

[@OutOnTheReef]

i travel a lot to the Bahamas and having this autopilot is awesome and yes i love it is like having a second person onboard .

[@ibrockin4u]

Great video install and suburb craftsman ship !!! After hearing your rant towards the Raymarine customer support dude I am starting to understand all the mask wearing :} I wish I could give a 100 thumbs up !!!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain and you're awesome thank you for your great support and for being an awesome viewer of my channel👍👍👍

[@mikea7942]

Great install videos!!!!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks Mike really appreciate it cap.😉⚓

[@krazybzs2022]

is that all the auto pilot can do ? can it follow or track back to where you started ?

[@OutOnTheReef]

I need to connect it to the shoprider to see if they're compatible and I will let you know soon

[@trickyrickyraindrop4645]

I install this stuff daily. He told you what to do. It was simple. Disconnect 2 wires. Stick to 12volts. All things are mam made and can be faulty even though they are new.

[@trickyrickyraindrop4645]

You get 12 volts from 12 volts. Not from the pump working. 12 volts is from your power supply. Not from the pump making 12 volts.

[@OutOnTheReef]

he was more into taking the unit off and returning it, that would make him happy

[@trickyrickyraindrop4645]

You keep saying they didn't want to help. What he was telling you to do is the proper way to determine if you have a power issue first and foremost. Then they go further. As an installer it is the same procedures for us and what they are to tell you on the phone. Good news though. You got the best AP on the Market. It will always have a bar on bottom of screen. That is the percentage telling you what it has learned. It is a constantly learning machine. It learns from your driving and learns how to act in different conditions and situations.

[@fmaalouf73]

Just curious why you chose a Raymarine autopilot over Garmin or Simrad?

[@OutOnTheReef]

I like the lower price and quality and easier installation especially that it has a non calibratable heading sensor, the Garmin was a lot more expensive and a little bit more complicated now the bad thing about Reymarine is their customer service is the worst

[@sarchila01]

Did you connect it to your garmin for following navigation waypoints or routes?

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes and it only works with one wave point at a time

[@J1.nx3d]

@@OutOnTheReef Did you just use a Seatalkng to device net cable to connect to your garmin or do you need to install a neam 2000 backbone?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@J1.nx3d i placed in the description below the cable that you need for this connection 👍

[@hongtark7863]

The way you go, Captain!!!! 100% agreed. Great product but the representative is sucks. see you next videos. Always enjoy yours...

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain Next video coming up soon😉

[@tonkacaptain]

Good job working through your issues. Garmin support is ok, sounds like they're slightly better than Raymarine. But like you I when it comes to auto pilot support they couldn't figure out my gremlins. I had a tech come onboard, I called multiple times to support, no fixes. Finally I discover a calibration setting in the auto pilot that made all my headaches go away. Do you have it connected to your Garmin plotter, so you can have your new auto pilot follow a route?

[@OutOnTheReef]

I don't have mine connected to the autopilot yet I'm going to figure out if it can be connected because they're different brands

[@tonkacaptain]

@@OutOnTheReef I watched your install video, and you mentioned the Raymarine "Seatalk". Pretty sure that is really NEMA2000. Your Garmin plotter is NEMA2000. If you do more cruising you will love a dialed in auto pilot that can follow your plotted routes.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@tonkacaptain I'm definitely going to look into it tomorrow I am going to try to call Garmin and ask them about that but they do sell an adapter I saw it an Amazon that might work

[@TreadTalk247]

How hard was the install? We have a 1996 Bayliner and I’d love to install an autopilot system!

[@OutOnTheReef]

It took some work and i have a video on the installation step by step guide that way you have an a idea cap. Check it out👍

[@TreadTalk247]

@@OutOnTheReef ok thanks for the reply I’ll check it out

[@livo068]

Very helpful video thank you cap. Sorry you have to deal with bad service after the money you spent on the product.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks buddy I really appreciate it and it's sad for this company to have such a bad customer service and thank you for watching captain

[@popsboatsnhotrods]

Most tech support teams are understaffed and under trained. Glad you got it working. Good job Captain/autopilot install guy.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Doyle😉👍

[@darrisb1727]

Do you need hydraulic steering to use that autopilot system or could you use the cable system?

[@OutOnTheReef]

Good morning Captain it has to be hydraulic because it has a hydraulic pump there wouldn't be no other way with this system to operate without hydraulic

[@darrisb1727]

@@OutOnTheReef Ok I must have missed when you tied it into the current hydro steering. I knew the autoP had hydro. So is it tapped into the same line?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@darrisb1727 yes with a splitter is tied up to the same power steering line

[@johnlomasney1733]

Thank you for the video,

[@OutOnTheReef]

You are welcome! and thanks for watching cap.

[@Wanderns]

Great job! Just a question. You Will conect the autopilot with your chartploter?

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes next video #267 I show you how I use a special cable to connect them both and I also placed the link in the description below if you want to check it out

[@Wanderns]

@@OutOnTheReef thank you!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@Wanderns anytime captain and thank you for watching

[@DTruth850]

Do i need to purchase the hydraulic hoses from the link you listed under the Autopilot link?

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes but keep in mind the kid hoses i used are only 30 incher long if you need them longer you need to purchase other ones, but if you are connecting the pump close to your steering wheel 30 inch is great. Hope you have a great installation, and thank you for buying through my links, that helps my channel cap.

[@DTruth850]

Ok thank you cap and anytime!

[@flyinglightsport9911]

I have never had but the best customer support from Garmin. Sorry you had that experience with Raymarine but I'm sure they will assess and revise their support.

[@OutOnTheReef]

I hope they do see it ,today I call Garmin and they have great customer service I had a question about my shop louder they're awesome,👍

[@TheAlnice2g]

Great job! 👍🏼

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you cap.

[@davehill7484]

Nice install captain 👍, I’m sorry I failed to let you know about the company’s technical support,, in a nut shell they absolutely suck!!, they initially told me because I was interfacing my EV100 into my Lawrence Chart plotter that it would not work because the plotter would not recognize the sea talk instead of an Nemma 2000 bus,,WRONG!!!!! With some research and a couple of phone calls I found out that it would interface but I needed to pick up a couple of special fittings for my lowrence plotter . They really are knuckle heads but was pre warned of that problem with that particular company. Anyway looks like you cleared it up yourself which is always the best way👍👍, have you connected the auto pilot up to you Garmin yet?? That’s when the system will truly shine😉👌👌.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain and yes Raymarine told me the same thing that cannot pair it with a cable to my chart plotter but I called Garmin and Garmin told me that I could so yes they give you the wrong information I just purchased today this cable to go from the sea star to the n m a 2000 what do you think about this cable captain would this work amzn.to/2kVGOrH I already purchased the adapter to adapted to the Sea talk and everything will fit to my Garmin 9 inch touch screen you think I'll be able to use it very well?

[@josephcarpio8313]

Raymarine did correct in asking you to test the drive base on what you told him it should be set to hydrollic

[@OutOnTheReef]

They did not want to help when it comes to the settings

[@OllieCards99]

That’s a great addition, it’s like having an extra person during long hauls or even trolling offshore

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes cap im sure i will enjoy this upgrade, do you have one on your rig?

[@OllieCards99]

Out On The Reef yes, I use it a lot