Raymarine EV-100 Tiller Evolution Autopilot

Description

The Raymarine EV-100 Tiller Evolution Autopilot is a complete autopilot package for tiller-steered sailboats up to 6,000 kg, or 13,200 lb, displacement. It includes a removable tiller drive, EV-1 nine-axis sensor core, ACU-100 actuator control unit, p70s control head, and required Evolution network components. The tiller actuator connects directly between the cockpit mounting point and a compatible tiller pin.

The 12V system uses the ACU-100, which supports up to 7A continuous drive output. The tiller actuator delivers linear push-pull steering with a listed hardover-to-hardover time of approximately 7 seconds and a peak thrust rating of 85 kg, or 187 lb. The p70s provides a 3.5-inch color display and button-based control, while the EV-1 compensates for vessel pitch and roll during autopilot operation.

Key Specifications

• Complete Raymarine Evolution autopilot package for compatible tiller-steered sailboats.
• Designed for sailboats up to 6,000 kg, or 13,200 lb, displacement.
• Includes p70s control head, EV-1 sensor core, ACU-100, removable tiller drive, and Evolution network cabling.
• Operates from a 12V DC vessel electrical system.
• The ACU-100 provides up to 7A continuous drive output.
• The tiller drive provides linear push-pull steering with approximately 7-second hardover-to-hardover travel.
• Peak thrust is listed at 85 kg, or 187 lb.
• The removable actuator uses a cockpit tiller-pin and mounting-pedestal arrangement.

System Integration

This system is intended for vessels with conventional tiller steering, not wheel steering, hydraulic steering, or electronic steer-by-wire systems. Confirm the vessel displacement, tiller length, actuator mounting geometry, required pin positions, cockpit clearance, and full manual steering range before purchase.

The EV-1 sensor core, p70s display, ACU-100, and tiller drive form a complete autopilot package, but correct electrical wiring, cockpit mounting hardware, and any required SeaTalkng network extensions must still be planned around the vessel installation.

Installation Considerations

Position the tiller pin and fixed mounting point according to Raymarine installation geometry so the actuator can travel through its full range without binding or side loading. Locate the EV-1 away from magnetic interference and mount the ACU-100 in a dry protected area. Confirm quick-release actuator operation, manual tiller control, 12V circuit protection, and safe full-rudder movement before completing the manufacturer’s dockside and sea-trial procedures.

Before Ordering

Confirm a compatible tiller-steered sailboat up to 13,200 lb, adequate cockpit space, correct tiller-pin and mounting-pedestal geometry, full actuator travel, 12V supply, 7A ACU-100 drive capacity, protected ACU location, EV-1 sensor location, p70s helm mounting space, SeaTalkng network, and all required installation hardware before purchase.