[C320-list] Autopilot

[Pat Tyler]

Len,
I've been thinking about installing that unit on my boat, but have been
concerned with mounting it.  Do you have any pics of the mounting of the
drive unit.  Thanks
Pat
ptyler4 at sc.rr.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Len" <aqua5len at gmail.com>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: 10/15/2006 9:01 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Autopilot


> Changed out the 4000+ model for new Raymarine 6002 model---now works
great.
>
> Len
> Aqua5  #1070
>
>
> On 10/15/06, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >