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JanS48
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Initially Posted - 06/20/2015 :  21:26:12  Show Profile
Hey all,
I've a chance to purchase a used SIMRAD TP33 Autopilot. The guy in the 'yard' is asking me to make him an offer - I's never been used - I don't think he could figure out how to hook it all up.
Anyway - I see new ones for $ 539 all over the place.
I was going to make him an offer of $ 250. Does that seem reasonable?
Anyone have experience with this model? Any "gotchas" ?

Thanks
Jan
82 C25 SR FK
Sailing out of Newport Harbor.

shnool
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Response Posted - 06/21/2015 :  04:29:24  Show Profile  Visit shnool's Homepage
If you don't get the brass socket, pin, or power outlet, then yes, $250 is reasonable.

I installed the TP22 on my S2 7.9... it's a helluva design. better than my ST1000+ (but it should be its their heavier model). There are 3 wires from the TP22.. 1 is power, 1 is NMEA 0183, and one is the simnet connector (NMEA 2000 compatible). That's just an FYI.

The socket connects all these from the TP using the 1 wire to the socket, then 3 lead off the socket. Hence why I'd say $250 for a brand new TP22 is reasonable, without the "extras" that come in the box.

Hit me up if you need tiller drop brackets. I think I have 2 I've not used, kicking around, I'll sell cheap (only buy them if you need them of course). As luck would have it, I fell on my TP22 last weekend, broke the pushrod (internally) on my TP22... I ordered a new TP22, with hopes I can eventually get a hold of B&G/Simrad to get the right part for the device, and sell the whole thing as a kit, with hopes to make up some of my lost $$$ to the whole incident. So if I can't get Simrad on the phone for support I might sell a brand new (unopened) socket, pin, and brass bucket... so if you buy the TP22 without those things hit me up for that as well. I should know in a few days if Simrad will ship me the part I need to repair the TP myself. Raymarine wasn't real helpful (when I broke my ST1000+, I don't expect Simrad to be much better).
C&C 32 Smith Mountain Lake Virginia
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wanderer13
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Response Posted - 06/21/2015 :  05:47:43  Show Profile
Yes!

I single-hand frequently and I am looking to buy an autopilot in the near term - although I have not priced or considered the TP-33. From what I have seen of prices, that sounds like a good deal.

Having a tiller-pilot will make your life easier when tending to things on deck...
1981 Catalina 25 FK/TR
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hewebb
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Response Posted - 06/27/2015 :  03:53:24  Show Profile
A friend of mine has a TP22 that failed. The push/pull rod locked in the extended position. He called Simrad and they had him ship it to them for repair. I am not sure of the age of his unit but it wasn’t real long from the time he purchased it.
1988 WK/SR w/inboard diesel Joe Pool Lake
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