Raymarine ST2000

[RickQuann]

Anyone have an opinion on the Raymarine ST2000 unit, i.e., reliability, durability, etc. ?

[cnc33voodoo]

generally their products are excellent although it seems pricey compared to most other units on the market,however assumng your boat is the c&c in the pic,i think this unit would do the job for alot less.
West Marine: Autohelm Series ST1000 Plus Tiller Pilot Product Display
my freind has a 78 c&c 26 with a similar system,i believe it might be the same one,i could call him to be sure.
a good pace to find this kind of stuff for a good price is Holland Marine Products
especially for other parts for your boat,this guy has everything.

[pfatyol]

I installed mine in 2004, so I have only four years on the unit. I never have had a problem with it. I did install the rudder position sensor, to make sure that the unit did not hunt around too much. Generally when I am out it is on, unless I am racing, tight quarters or lots of traffic. I would estimate I have used the unit 2,000+ hours, under sail, and power.

The protective boot that covers the motor connector needs to be replaced, it tore, and I had to replace the cover, Someone stole it while on the hard. It is one of the most used peices of equipement I have on my boat, definately makes single handing much easier.

[sailingdog]

Highly recommend that you make a spray cover for the unit. It is a pretty common issue with the ST1000/2000 units that water will get in through the display/control area and cause problems. A spray cover makes this far less likely to happen. Good units otherwise.

[RickQuann]

Merci beaucoup gentlemen

[ericroline]

I have the ST2000 and ST1000 as a back up. The ST2000 has a remote ST6001 head by the chart plotter to allow for missing the hard water at our low tide. Both units are over 5 yrs old, and work great. The ST2000 does act a little goofy when using a cell phone next to it. Only issue to date.