[C320-list] Autohelm Crazy Ivan

[Pat Moriarty]

Mine could never find home sometimes and would just go back and forth 
a few degrees for a minute or two, but since I tightened the steering 
cables it works great and the problem is gone. I never had a problem 
steering with the wheel but I guess it is more sensitive then me. I 
have the rudder positioner and love it as a quick reference when backing.

Pat #130

At 04:09 PM 7/29/2008, you wrote:
>Gary,
>
>C-320's are notorious for Crazy Ivans if the optional Raymarine rudder
>reference unit is not installed with the autopilot. You can tell if you have
>one or if the control head is seeing it by noting the rudder angle displayed
>at the bottom of the control head. Turn the wheel left or right and note the
>rudder angle display on the control head. If you have it something else
>electronic may hit it occasionally I guess but my Crazy Ivans went away with
>the RRU install.
>
>Monte
>Laima #620
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Gary Magnuson
>Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:50 PM
>To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>Subject: [C320-list] Autohelm Crazy Ivan
>
>To borrow a term from the Hunt for Red October, my Autohelm 4000 auto pilot
>will occasionally just make a left turn of about 10 to 20 degrees.  If left
>alone it will gradually come back to its course. Any ideas why?
>Gary
>Time A Weigh #205

Pat Moriarty
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