Airline captian to boat captain

[mrterry72@gmail.com]

Hello all, My name is Terry I own a 2006 Carver 33ss I bout it about two years ago with intentions to move it from Boston where I bought it to fort peirce Florida. But sadly life got in the way and the boat has been stored on long Island since sept 2019 and next week I will get to see my boat for the first time in almost 2 years and pick my journey back up . I'm wanting to install an autopilot and I'm thinking about a raymarine ev-150 but I don't know what size hydraulic pump I need and the fittings required any help would be appreciated.

[RGrew176]

Welcome Aboard. Fortunately there are some pretty smart members here. Someone will certainly be able to assist.

[Viper]

Welcome aboard. Wow, two years, that's a long time to wait!

You probably need a type 1 pump. The pump tees into your existing hydraulic steering lines how many tee fittings you need will depend on the type of system you have; 2 line, 3 line, pressurized, etc. There will be plumbing diagrams for each steering type included with the pump installation manual. Keep the pump and computer close to each other.

[km1125]

Welcome aboard. Sounds like a great trip to look forward to!

[ColRon]

Welcome Aboard!

[Midnightsun]

Welcome to the 2 dimensional world then again waves make it 2 1/2 dimensional world.

[Phrancus]

2 yrs storage...... you may have bigger issues to tackle first before you venture on a long trip at sea.

be careful and prepared, have a good trip.

[mrterry72@gmail.com]

My boat has very low hours and I'm aware that I might have to put some work back into it . It was winterized and shrink wrapped. I have a spare parts kits and tools on the boat and will probably do a shake down cruze. Thanks

[waybomb]

Welcome aboard!

[JohnS]

Welcome aboard,
Sounds like she'll need a good once or twice over to prepare for the journey.
Good luck and calm seas.