Simrad TP22 Tillerpilot
- Brand:
- Simrad
- Part no:
- TP22
Image: seaandlandsupply.com
Where to buy
Specifications
- Drive
- Tiller
- Suits steering
- Tiller
- Networking
- SimNet
- Peak thrust
- 70 kg
Manuals
- User guide (PDF)troppo.co.uk
The Simrad TP22 is a tillerpilot for tiller steered boats up to 34 ft in length. It is built around a low power draw so the battery lasts longer, and the TP range is designed to run quietly. It is SimNet compatible, with plug and play installation that can be done by the owner, and it has waterproof sealing against the elements. Controls are kept simple, with a few adjustments to choose from.
Our take
Rated for tiller steered boats up to 34 ft, the TP22 is a tiller-only unit that plugs into SimNet. Its low power draw is meant to keep the battery going through prolonged use, and the quiet design keeps noise down in the cockpit.
From our buying guide
Raymarine describes a typical autopilot as four parts: a heading sensor, a control unit, a drive and a control head. Bought alone, the parts don't steer, and Raymarine says the operator must stay at the helm at all times.
Check before you buy:
- The box list has the drive and control head you need, since packs can leave out a major part.
- It's rated for your boat the way the maker measures it. Raymarine sizes on fully laden displacement, often 20% above the designed figure.
- On hydraulic steering, the pump's range covers your steering cylinder's volume.