[C320-list] Install Raymarine Autopilot and Garmin GPS

[Jon Vez]

Hi Joe,

Congratulations on your new boat! There are extra circuit breakers unless
the previous owner used them for something. You can add the autopilot to the
circuit breaker of your existing instruments (wind, speed, depth) as that is
how it comes from the factory. For the GPS you can get power from an
existing feed (I use a feed from the ignition)--
My AP compass is installed on centerline in the aft most bilge-right in
front of the companionway steps and adjacent to the galley. This has proven
to be a good location as I haven't had any interference issues (my boat is
also a '99)--

Good luck

Regards,

Jon Vez
#582

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joe Abbagnaro
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 9:40 AM
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Install Raymarine Autopilot and Garmin GPS

Hello
Need some help we just purchased a 99 320. The boat is spending the winter

on the hard in NJ and I am in CT. I just bought a Raymarine S1 Auto Pilot
for the

boat., currently there is no Autopilot installed I also bought a Garmin GPS
4208 .

I would like to install this equipment myself.



Since I am not local to the boat can anyone tell me if there is extra room
for breakers in

The factory fuse panel. I am assuming the S1 will have to run off a
dedicated circuit.

I was going to get power for the GPS from one of the existing feeds in the
helm.
Any suggestions on where to install  the compass for the Autopilot,
I have seen many  mounted on the ceiling  of the aft cabin.



Can anyone provide me with this information., I have looked on the site, but
did

not see a project for someone installing an Autopilot.



Thank You

Joe