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Yep. We had a four year old Simrad AP25 autopilot fill with water...
In Response To: pissed off at Simrad ()

on the way to Bermuda last fall. This is the email we received below. Note that the failure of the seals didn't cause the problem Corrosion did. LOL!

Here are the tech notes:

Disposition: 2 NON WARRANTY REPAIR

Failure Description: The AP25 Control Unit this physically and electrically damaged by corrosion.

Fails Cause: Physically and electrically damaged by corrosion.

Fails Solution: Replaced the unit complete

We have new replacements in stock. We can sell you one for the same price as the flatrate repair fee $499.00

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