[C320-list] Install Raymarine Autopilot and Garmin GPS

[Kirk McCullough]

Joe

When I installed my autopilot I added a new switch (toggle type) to the 
panel and fused it separately, using an inline fuse mounted behind the 
panel. My thought process was that the autopilot motor draws more than other 
navigation instruments and deserves a circuit of its own.(Also I didn't have 
any spare breakers)

I located the compass on the bulkhead in the aft cabin just below the 
steering mechanism and almost centerline. Its very accessable there, works 
well and is a short and easy run up to the controller. Mine is mounted on 
the berth side of this bulkhead in plain view, but could also be mounted on 
the back side of the bulkhead, out of sight in the lazerette.

Kirk

#124


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jon Vez" <jonvez at comcast.net>
To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Install Raymarine Autopilot and Garmin GPS


> 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
>
>
>
>
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