[C320-list] Auto pilot Rudder Sensor

[Allan S. Field]

Joe -I am assuming you are installing the S-1 autopilot.  If so, the pilot
will not work without the rudder sensor (or at least I could not get it to
work).  But if you wait a bit longer, Raymarine is introducing the
SmartPilot X-Series, scheduled for release in 2Q 2008.  I don't know
anything more about this new series, such as price, but it might be worth
waiting for. 

My sensor was installed on the shelf in the starboard side aft locker.  I
then built a box out of starboard around three sides of the sensor to
protect it from getting banged around or bent with stuff on that shelf.  I
must admit that I could not figure out the geometry of the sensor and
finally hired it out.  While upset that I lost a corner of that shelf, it
turned out to be an excellent install.

Hope this helps.

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808
Columbia, MD

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joe Abbagnaro
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 10:11 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] Auto pilot Rudder Sensor

Hi

I am installing the Raymarine Autopilot and not sure how to install
the rudder sensor. Are you guys installing this sensor, from some
of the stuff I read I get an indication that some people might not be using
he rudder sensor
but I could be wrong. Anyone have a link to some install notes I can look at

or anyone have first hand experience with this install.
Its nit jumping out at me how this can be installed.
This is a Wheel Auto pilot I am installing

Thank You
Joe A