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Topic: New autopilot

Posted By: Wairua
Subject: New autopilot
Date 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.

Replies:

Posted By: iemand
Date 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

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Hanse 312 MJ 2004 - Hanse 370e MJ 2007

Posted By: Wairua
Date 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.