[C320-list] autohelm

[Jon Vez]

Jack,

If you have a 4000 (black model) Raymarine will not fix it. I spoke to a
tech and he said to bring it up to NH and he would look at it. I took it up
the next day and another tech said they would not look at it. They said it
was not only retired but obsolete. After my frustration of being told one
thing and taking the time to drive an hour away I reluctantly bought a
MKII...

Regards,

Jon Vez
Solstice #582

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jack McDonough
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 5:49 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] autohelm

Holly:

AHA!  We have a similar problem with our Raymarine 4000. About every third 
time we use it -- and I mean every third time on the same passage -- the 
belt fails to disengage when I disengage the clutch lever. I find that I can

solve the problem (temporarily) by tightening the hex bolt that holds the 
clutch lever in place. It takes a metric hex wrench. I plan to take the 
whole wheel assembly off and bring it to Raymarine.

jack



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "HOLLY DAVIS" <hdavis787 at hotmail.com>
To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 1:04 PM
Subject: [C320-list] autohelm



Hello,
I am still having trouble with my auto pilot.  It is an older  (pre 2001) 
ST4000.  The clutch lever does not stay engaged and pops up almost 
immediately.  If anyone can help me I would appreciate it.  All the manual 
says is I need to send it in to a Raymarine dealer as it needs a special 
tool to adjust the belt.
Holly
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