New autopilot

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   I recently bought a Hanse 370. As for any (new) owner, I want to make it my own with some upgrades.
Currently there is a Raymarine Pilot installed which is not connected to N2K. It is also not the "smart" version.

I want to update the pilot to B&G, since all my other displays are B&G already. This also means a fully integration with N2K.

Is there any owner sailing with B&G autopilot and which type?

NAC2 is for boats until 10m and 9 tons
NAC3 is for boats over 10M.

I doubt whether I can use the NAC2 or have to invest in the NAC3 (+ EUR700).

Thanks for the advice.

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Wairua Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 07 May 2025 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wairua Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New autopilot Posted: 15 August 2025 at 09:21
	I recently bought a Hanse 370. As for any (new) owner, I want to make it my own with some upgrades. Currently there is a Raymarine Pilot installed which is not connected to N2K. It is also not the "smart" version. I want to update the pilot to B&G, since all my other displays are B&G already. This also means a fully integration with N2K. Is there any owner sailing with B&G autopilot and which type? NAC2 is for boats until 10m and 9 tons NAC3 is for boats over 10M. I doubt whether I can use the NAC2 or have to invest in the NAC3 (+ EUR700). Thanks for the advice.

iemand Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 13 February 2004 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 1099	Post Options Post Reply Quote iemand Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 August 2025 at 22:06
	For normal requirements the NAC2 should work since the drive doesn’t take the max current. If you are looking for offshore / more challenging circumstances then go for the NAC3 . It will be quicker /better in difficult situations. Daily cruising is fine for the NAC2 BR Thomas
	Hanse 312 MJ 2004 - Hanse 370e MJ 2007

Wairua Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 07 May 2025 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wairua Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 August 2025 at 09:46
	The planning is the lakes in The Netherlands and Northsea. Want to be able to have a reliable autopilot to sail with gennaker in about 20 knots at sea. No plans to sail any ocean or a circumnavigation.



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