Raymarine EV-100 Power Autopilot (Hydraulic)

The Raymarine EV-100 Power is a complete autopilot pack designed for small powerboats with hydraulic steering. It’s ideal for boats with single outboard or small inboard engines (e.g. typical fishing boats or day cruisers up to ~7–8 m in length), and has even been noted as suitable for vessels powered by Volvo D4/D6 engines. The pack includes all necessary components: the EV-1 intelligent 9-axis heading sensor, the ACU-100 actuator control unit, a 0.5 liter hydraulic pump, the p70Rs autopilot control head, and a full set of cables for installation.

A key advantage of the EV-100 is its simple installation and setup. Thanks to Evolution AI technology, the autopilot requires no complex calibration – once installed, it’s ready to go, automatically adapting to your boat’s steering characteristics and sea conditions. The EV-1 sensor uses aerospace 9-axis monitoring to track pitch, roll, yaw, and heading, ensuring stable course-keeping even in swell and during maneuvers. Raymarine’s Hydro-Balance™ feature adjusts for any flexibility in the hydraulic steering system, preventing rudder oscillation and “hunting,” which results in smooth, precise steering without constant corrections.

By steering more accurately, the EV-100 Power helps save fuel and time, keeping you on the most direct route to your destination. You can operate the pilot using the included p70Rs control head with rotary knob, or opt to control it through a Raymarine Axiom chartplotter, since the EV-100 can seamlessly integrate via SeaTalk^ng networking. The system runs on 12 V DC and comes with a Type 0.5 hydraulic pump, suitable for hydraulic ram capacities of about 50 cc to 110 cc, covering many small boat steering systems.

Use Cases & Recommendations: The EV-100 Power is ideal for powerboats up to roughly 25 ft that have hydraulic steering with a 0.5 L (Type 0.5) pump. This includes fishing vessels, RIBs, and small sports cruisers with a single outboard motor, which will benefit from automatic trolling patterns, steady cruising, and accurate GPS route following. Recommendation: Mount the EV-1 sensor centrally in your boat (it can be installed above or below deck) for best accuracy. After installation, the autopilot is immediately ready for use – there’s no lengthy setup process as the system “automagically” configures itself to your boat. This makes the EV-100 Power especially attractive to owners who want professional autopilot performance with minimal hassle.