Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot Pack
The simplest way to add a networked autopilot to a mid-size wheel-steered sailboat up to 16,500 lb.
Amazon $1,679.26$1,679.26
The Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot Pack is the better marine autopilot overall, rated 3.5 to 2.8. The Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot Pack leads on features, capability range and value. The Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot Pack costs $920.73 less ($1,679.26 vs $2,599.99).
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Simrad NAC-3 Autopilot Core Pack
A core pack for boats of 33 ft and up that need a heavy-duty drive; add your own control head and drive.
Amazon $2,599.99$2,599.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot Pack for features (control head in the box, drive or pump included, heading sensor included, NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng vs heading sensor included, NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng), capability range (up to 16,500 lb displacement vs boats from 33 ft) and value ($1,679.26 for the pack vs $2,599.99 for the pack).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mechanical, cable and solenoid marine autopilot; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot Pack | Simrad NAC-3 Autopilot Core Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 45 $1,679.26 for the pack | 25 $2,599.99 for the pack |
| Capability range 30% | 57 up to 16,500 lb displacement | 37 boats from 33 ft |
| Features 25% | 100 control head in the box, drive or pump included, heading sensor included, NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng | 50 heading sensor included, NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng |
| Power draw 10% | 11 300 mA standby | 50 standby draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot Pack | Simrad NAC-3 Autopilot Core Pack | |
|---|---|---|
| Capability | ||
| Steering type | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Boat size | To 16,500 lb | 33 ft and up |
| Max displacement | 16,500 lb | - |
| Pack type | Complete pack | Core pack |
| In the pack | ||
| Contents | EV-100 wheel drive, p70s control head, EV-1 sensor core, ACU-100 actuator control unit | NAC-3 computer, RF25N rudder feedback unit, Precision-9 compass, NMEA 2000 starter kit |
| Control head | p70s | - |
| Control head included | Yes | No |
| Drive or pump included | Yes | No |
| Heading sensor | EV-1 9-axis sensor core | Precision-9 solid-state compass |
| Rudder feedback unit | - | Yes |
| Electrical | ||
| Supply voltage | 12 V | 12/24 V |
| Standby draw | 300 mA | - |
| Max drive current | 7 A | 30 A |
| NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng | Yes | Yes |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | - |