[C320-list] Autopilot

[Jeff Church]

Warren,

You can purchase the rudder position sensor separately for $210. It should 
connect to your control head. You can look at the back of the control head 
and see if the connections exist.

JeffC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com>
To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 7:15 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Autopilot


> I've followed the list for the past 2-3 years re. ST-4000 settings.  I've 
> tried everything offered, but my unit just will not keep a course withing 
> +/- %deg.  Often, the "Wind Mode" works better than compass mode.  The 
> problem seems to be worse in light air and small seas.
>
> My flux-gate compass is mounted in the aft cabin on the bulkhead behind 
> the galley.  This seems too close to the engine for my taste, and I'll 
> move it to a lower centerline location one of these days.  I'm hoping the 
> damn thing will just fail completely so I can justify buying a new unit 
> with a rudder pos. transducer.
>
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> C320, #62, 1994, "Warr De Mar"
> Frog Mortar Creek, Middle River
> Chesapeake Bay
>