I have had both of these auto pilots. The 1000 does not have the poundage of push, speed and length of push as the 2000. I used mine on a Cat 27 and broke parts inside, but fixed free by Raymarine. 2 year warranty. I used it everytime I sailed, which was probably 200 days the first year. Remote is a separate part. $320. Pricey but I loved it. Both can do seatalk etc. i used the 2000 on a Ranger 28 and with the spade rudder, there was a good pull on the tiller. Remembering how lite the pressure on the tiller on my M17 was, I would change how to mount it. Instructions say to put the pin in the tiller 18 inches from pivot point. I would play with it before drilling and could get it down to 12 inches. The 2000 would work faster and further throws. It has more than enough strength to toss the outboard rudder around. Plus it put the mount closer to the stern, leaving more space for walk abouts. Mack Warner Sent from my iPad