A low-cost tiller pilot for small coastal sailboats up to 6,600 lb.
- TillerSteering
- To 6,600 lbBoat size
- YesDrive in pack
- NoNMEA 2000
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- One self-contained unit with compass, drive and display, no network needed
- Rated for boats up to 6,600 lb
- Lowest-priced pack in this ranking
- SeaTalk and NMEA 0183 only, no NMEA 2000
- Maker says it is for coastal cruising, not offshore passages
The Raymarine ST+ tiller pilots family
Every Raymarine ST+ tiller pilots model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own steering type.
| Model | Steering | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymarine ST1000+ Tiller Pilot (this one) | Tiller | 3.5/5 | $527.43 |
| Raymarine ST2000+ Tiller Pilot | Tiller | 3.7/5 | $594.43 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its steering type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | A12004 |
|---|---|
| Capability | |
| Steering type | Tiller |
| Boat size | To 6,600 lb |
| Max displacement | 6,600 lb |
| Pack type | Self-contained |
| In the pack | |
| Contents | Self-contained tiller pilot with built-in compass and linear drive |
| Control head | Built-in keypad and LCD |
| Control head included | Yes |
| Drive or pump included | Yes |
| Heading sensor | Built-in fluxgate compass |
| Electrical | |
| Supply voltage | 12 V |
| NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng | No |
| Support | |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this steering type
A bigger tiller pilot for coastal sailboats up to 10,000 lb that does not need a network.
Amazon $594.43
For tiller-steered sailboats up to 13,200 lb that want an autopilot tied into a networked instrument system rather than a stand-alone tiller pilot.
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