Raymarine EV-200 Sail Evolution Autopilot System

Description

The Raymarine EV-200 Sail Evolution Autopilot System, SKU T70155, is a core autopilot package for mid-size sailboats with compatible mechanical or hydraulic steering. It includes the EV-1 nine-axis sensor core, ACU-200 actuator control unit, p70s color control head, and Evolution cabling kit. A compatible Type 1 hydraulic pump, linear actuator, rotary drive, or other approved steering drive is sold separately, so this package is not a complete steering system.

The ACU-200 supports 12V or 24V DC systems and delivers up to 15A continuous drive output for correctly matched Type 1-class hydraulic pumps, linear drives, rotary drives, or geared motors. The p70s provides a 3.5-inch color display with button control, while the EV-1 provides heading and motion data. Select the separate drive based on vessel displacement, steering type, hydraulic-cylinder volume, actuator load, and electrical demand.

Key Specifications

• Raymarine Evolution sailboat autopilot core package, SKU T70155.
• Includes EV-1 sensor core, ACU-200 actuator control unit, p70s control head, and Evolution cabling kit.
• Designed for compatible sailboats with mechanical or hydraulic steering.
• Does not include a hydraulic pump, linear actuator, rotary drive, steering linkage, hoses, fittings, or installation hardware.
• Supports 12V or 24V DC vessel electrical systems.
• Provides up to 15A continuous drive output through the ACU-200.
• Supports correctly matched Type 1 hydraulic pumps, linear drives, rotary drives, and approved geared motors.
• Uses SeaTalkng networking with NMEA 2000 integration through compatible network components.

System Integration

This package requires a separately selected steering drive. For hydraulic steering, choose a pump that matches the actual steering-cylinder volume, system pressure, fittings, hose arrangement, and required flow. For mechanical steering, select a linear or rotary actuator based on vessel displacement, rudder torque, steering-arm geometry, stroke or torque requirement, and manual-steering arrangement.

Virtual Rudder Feedback may be available on suitable Evolution installations, but a physical rudder-feedback transducer can be required for some mechanical, hydraulic, linear-drive, and high-load sailing systems. Wind-vane steering also requires compatible wind data on the SeaTalkng or NMEA 2000 network.

Installation Considerations

Mount the ACU-200 in a dry accessible location, select a low-interference location for the EV-1 sensor core, and provide suitable flush-mount space for the p70s display. Use correctly sized drive wiring and circuit protection, plan hydraulic plumbing or mechanical linkage, maintain manual steering function, and complete manufacturer dockside setup plus sea-trial procedures after installation.

Before Ordering

Confirm sailboat steering type, vessel displacement, selected Type 1 pump or approved mechanical drive, hydraulic-cylinder volume or linkage geometry, drive current at or below 15A continuous, 12V or 24V supply, ACU-200 mounting space, p70s helm-panel space, EV-1 sensor location, SeaTalkng network, wind-data requirement, physical-feedback requirement, and complete drive plus installation components before purchase.