[C320-list] autopilot advice

[Chris Burti]

And some of simply installed the drive on the port side and eliminated any
problems...

On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 7:15 PM, <jimc320 at aol.com> wrote:

> John,
>
> I just replaced my original Autopilot ( Autohelm ST4000 which is the
> predecessor to the X-5 , since Ray marine bought out autohelm years
> ago)?last weekend with the X-5. Installation is fairly simple, with the
> hardest part getting the wires to where you need them.?If you know someone
> who has a little experience with this type of stuff, you could probably do
> it yourself.
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> The one thing to check before you start is how the wheel drive attaches to
> the wheel and the clearance that you have with the engine pod. If I remember
> correctly some owners had to lower their engine instrument pod. I had a
> small issue that the lever that is used to engage the the drive belt bumped
> into the engine instrument pod. I got away with grinding a little off the
> autopilot lever and not having to lower the engine instrument pod.
>
> Jim Mills
> Elusive 2, 209
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Sent: Mon, 25 May 2009 9:40 am
> Subject: [C320-list] autopilot advice
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> My captain had a hip replacement several months ago and we're thinking
> about
> having an autopilot installed to give her a little relief from helm duties.
> I
> had a couple of questons. West Marine has a sale on the Raymarine Smart
> Pilot
> x-5 wheel pilot. Does anyone have experience with this unit? Any guesses on
> installation costs or other "parts" needed? And a really basic one-can the
> wheel
> be easily removed when at the dock with this unit? Also does anyone know
> what
> Catalina offers as a factory option? Thanks
>
> Jim Brown  "Desafinado"  Fleet 8
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Chris Burti Farmville, NC