Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot Kit, No Drive Unit, p70s Controller

Overview

The Raymarine T70281 is an EV-100 Wheel Pilot corepack for wheel-steered sailboats, sold without the drive unit for retrofit work or upgrades where the steering drive is already in place. It brings together the EV-1 sensor core, ACU-100 actuator control unit, and p70s control head in a 12 V Evolution autopilot package with SeaTalkng and NMEA 2000 networking. In the EV-100 wheel pilot platform, it is matched to wheel-steered sailboats up to 16,500 lb displacement when used with the correct wheel drive.

This version is centered on the electronics and helm control side of the autopilot rather than the mechanical drive. The EV-1 uses a 9-axis sensor package and mounts above or below deck, while the p70s puts the pilot controls at the helm on a 3.5 in display. For boats already set up around Raymarine pilot hardware, this package is a straightforward way to move to the Evolution system without buying another drive unit.

Key features

• No drive unit included, for retrofitting an existing wheel-drive installation
• Corepack combines the EV-1 sensor core, ACU-100 actuator control unit, and p70s sailboat control head
• SeaTalkng networking with NMEA 2000 integration for pilot data, sailing instruments, and chartplotter connection
• EV-1 sensor core uses 9-axis solid-state sensing and heading accuracy to within 2 degrees, with IPX6 and IPX7 protection
• p70s control head uses push-button operation with a 3.5 in 320 x 240 display rated at 1,200 cd/m2
• ACU-100 runs on 12 V DC with a 10.8 to 15.6 V operating range and up to 7 A continuous drive output
• EV-100 wheel pilot platform is sized for wheel-steered sailboats up to 16,500 lb displacement when paired with the correct wheel drive

Compatibility and fit

This corepack is a good match for sailboats that already have a compatible Raymarine wheel drive in service, or for refit projects where the drive side has been sourced separately. Because the drive unit is not included, it is not a complete wheel pilot system on its own. The package is built around Raymarine Evolution architecture, so the fit question is less about helm style and more about whether the boat already has, or will receive, the correct wheel drive and a SeaTalkng network backbone.

The p70s is the sailboat version of the control head, so it fits boats where course changes, wind-based steering, and pilot control from the helm matter day to day. Available pilot modes include Auto, Standby, Pattern, Track, Wind Vane, Power Steer, and Jog Steer, with some functions depending on the rest of the networked sensors and navigation sources.

Installation and setup

The EV-1 can be mounted above deck or below deck, which helps on boats where locker space and cable runs are tight. The ACU-100 houses the drive and power electronics and connects directly to the vessel's 12 V supply and steering side of the autopilot. Its drive electronics are sealed to IPX6, while the connector panel is IPX2, so the mounting location still needs normal care around washdowns and exposed spray.

At the helm, the p70s is rated IPX6 and IPX7 and is easier to read in open cockpits thanks to its bright display and wide viewing angle. On the network side, SeaTalkng keeps power and data on a single backbone and also opens the door to NMEA 2000 integration, which matters on boats already sharing heading, wind, and navigation data across multiple instruments.

What's included

• EV-1 Sensor Core
• ACU-100 actuator control unit
• p70s autopilot control head

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