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General questions and answers on which autopilot to choose |
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Linear drive autopilot drive units
(20' to 45') (to combine with all mechanical steering systems) |
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Direct drive autopilot drive
units (30' to 70') (to combine with all mechanical steering systems) |
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Transmission drive units (30' to 95') (to combine with transmission steering systems) |
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Sprocket drive units (30' to 75') (to combine with cable steering systems) |
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Autopilot tiller levers |
| Testimonials |
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"I chose the Jefa drive because it was supposed to be superior -
significantly lighter, using less energy and providing more power - to
the Raymarine or other comparable drives. I have used the Jefa drive for
the Transat 6.50 2011 edition (on of the toughest editions since 1999)
under the most demanding circumstances; surfing down big waves in 35
knots of wind doing 15 knots of boat speed! Together with the NKE pilot
it has worked like a dream. During the 28 days and the whole racing
season before the Transat it has never given any problems! For me the
drive has totally proven its potential and reliability! " Lucas Schroder - 10th in Transat 6.50 2011, 7th in Transat 6.50 2007 see www.brunelsailing.nl for more info. |
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"For me the Jefa linear drive is the ideal autopilot drive compared
to the hydraulic NKE drive unit. I had no problems during whole Transat.
So for me it's the ideal equipment on board of mini. Also the energy
consumption is low. Not as low as the Raymarine 4000 tiller pilot but
despite it is very fine." (JEFA comment: this is due to the
internal clutch which takes 0.7 amps. A tiller pilot doesn't have a
clutch). "I can just recommend others in future." Milan Kolacek - 12th in Transat 6.50 2011. See www.milan-transat.eu for more info. |
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"The Jefa drive was a great opportunity to improve the performance
of my boat downwind with strong wind and that is exactly what happened
during the last Transat. The Jefa drive has more force than the other
rams and this allows to use a smaller arm on the rudders and increase
the sensibility at the helm. The NKE pilot needs a small modification to
work with the Jefa drive, but after that the system works perfectly." Andrea Caracci - 4th time to participate in the Transat 6.50 - unfortunately broke his mast in the 2011 Transat. |
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 "In 2007 I fitted a Jefa sprocket drive to my 52' Chris White
trimaran and set sail. The Jefa autopilot drive has up until now steered my boat for
more than 50.000 miles and more than 10.000 operating hours and I am
very happy with the way it has steered my boat for all these miles. The
average power consumption has been less than 2 Amps per hour which I
could generate for 90% with solar panels.Henk de Velde - Dutch seafarer. Especially known for his long solo-voyages around the world. See www.henkdevelde.com for more info. |
