Best Built-in Autopilot for Tiller Steered Boats? - Budget Raceboat Refit

Essential equipment for any Solo Sailor is a decent and trustworthy autopilot, there are many solutions and I have tried most of them so I’m excited to upgrade my budget SJ320 Raceboat with a fully built-in below-deck autopilot to helm in any conditions I may find myself in. Stay tuned to the end to see it undergoing initial tests on the water.

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Products in this Video:

Orca Marine Navigation software and hardware - https://getorca.com/?via=george-isted
Simrad TP32 - https://amzn.to/41E3zkm

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About Me
I run a small business called The Solent Boat Butler and spend my days repairing, maintaining and refitting sailing boats (often Contessa 32’s due to my long experience with them). I'm mostly in the central Solent area of the UK. Being a cruising and racing sailor with many thousands of inshore and offshore sea miles logged I like to think that I bring a great deal of real-world experience to my work and help many new (and not so new) boat owners to improve and maintain their boats. When I'm not fixing boats I also provide some own-boat sail training, help owners with deliveries, provide pre-purchase inspections and deliver consultancy services to those that are refitting their own boats for cruising or racing.

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Website - https://www.solentboatbutler.co.uk
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Disclaimer
I hope that viewers both enjoy and learn something from my videos but please remember to take the appropriate precautions for any DIY refit works you undertake with appropriate PPE and the correct tools for the job. If you are in any way unsure as to how to go about a project or are unsure if something on your boat is safe please consult a professional. I don’t necessarily show every step of how to do a particular job so only take on a project if you know exactly what you are doing or consult a professional, I accept no liability for errors or omissions in this video, it is for entertainment purposes only.
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Music credits
Intro Music: Bensound.com
Other Music: epidemicsound.com
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My thanks to the owners of these boats for giving me permission to create this content based on the refit of their boats.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:28 Autopilot background info
6:20 Unboxing
13:00 Ram install
32:00 NAC2 install
39:00 Initial setup
41:14 Test Sail
46:45 Conclusion