Product comparison
Raymarine ST2000+ vs Simrad TP22
Raymarine ST2000+ vs Simrad TP22 for a coastal tiller yacht: compare mounting, instrument connections, replacement scope and Australian buying checks.
- Option 1
- Raymarine ST2000+
- Option 2
- Simrad TP22
This is a shortlist for an owner who wants a removable cockpit tiller pilot for coastal sailing. Both options place the drive and controls at the tiller, but their mounting and instrument connections need separate checks. An existing socket or bracket should not decide the purchase before the loaded boat and intended use have been assessed.
Side by side
Raymarine ST2000+ vs Simrad TP22: specifications and installation
| Criterion | Raymarine ST2000+ | Simrad TP22 |
|---|---|---|
| Arrangement | Self-contained removable tiller pilot | Self-contained tiller pilot |
| Published application | ST2000+: up to 4,500 kg loaded displacement; coastal use | TP22: marketed for tiller boats up to 34 ft; confirm loaded-vessel suitability |
| Instrument connections | SeaTalk and NMEA 0183 | SimNet/NMEA; verify exact interfaces |
| Replacement question | Can existing Raymarine fittings and wiring remain? | What mounting and cable changes does a TP22 require? |
Specifications and installation scope from manufacturer documentation. Any AUD prices shown are indicative; confirm current package contents and installed costs with a dealer.
Which should you choose?
Choose if
Which autopilot configuration suits your boat?
Choose Raymarine ST2000+ if…
- You want a removable coastal pilot and the documented ST2000+ limits suit the loaded boat.
Choose Simrad TP22 if…
- The TP22 installation is supported for your yacht and its instrument connections meet your needs.
Replacing an older tiller pilot
Photograph the existing pin, socket, wiring and tiller position before asking for quotes. Request a list of fittings that can remain and those that must change. A unit that appears to sit in the same place may still need a different mounting arrangement. Include the complete cable and connector work when comparing the two prices.
What to demonstrate before departure
Have the skipper or instructor demonstrate engagement, supported manual takeover and the intended mode on the installed boat. If you want wind or navigation input, name the source instrument and confirm how that data reaches the pilot. Do not assume an adapter enables every feature merely because its plugs connect.
Questions
Raymarine ST2000+ vs Simrad TP22: frequently asked questions
Which is better for an offshore passage?
This is a coastal tiller-pilot comparison. Raymarine explicitly limits the ST2000+ tiller drive to coastal use. Do not interpret the comparison as an offshore recommendation for either unit.
Can a TP22 use the ST2000+ socket?
Do not assume so. Verify the mechanical fittings, wiring and electrical connections for the exact replacement.
Which costs less installed in Australia?
Get dated local quotes including brackets, extensions, wiring and setup. An overseas unit-only price is not an Australian installed cost.
Manufacturer sources for this comparison
Source-based comparison checked 2 October 2026. No comparative sea trial is claimed.
Autopilot training after installation
The best pack badly understood is a worse autopilot than a modest one used well. A half-day handover covers modes, override, alarms and a failure drill.