[C320-list] Raymarine X-5 autopilot retrofit

[alahlm at comcast.net]

Joe 

   I replaced my 4000+ last year with the X-5 thanks to a gift from Raymarine all I had to do was add the computer and replace the instrument(control head),  the wheel and drive motor and pin are the same item as in the 4000+ rerouting the drive motor wire was easy. 

  Al Ahlman 

  #476   
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph A Tamucci" <jtamucci at comcast.net> 
To: "C320 LIST POST" <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 9:28:43 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: [C320-list] Raymarine X-5 autopilot retrofit 

I just replaced my Raymarine ST-4000 autopilot with an X-5.  Be aware the 
ring and retainer post on the wheel is larger in diameter and will interfere 
with the engine pod instrument panel (1999 model year #619).  Also, all 
wires must go to the computer.  Do not hook up the NMEA connection on the 
control head (as per Raymarine tech.) 

  

  

I am solving the problem by drilling out the hole for the retaining post  in 
the wheel,  cutting down, and filing down the retaining post, and getting 
some 1" ID washers so the wheel does not screw in as far.  Oh yes, the 
activation lever was also to long and hit the engine pod also , so I had to 
cut and file it down.  The boat is on the hard still so it still needs 
calibration once in the water. 

  

I would be interested to hear from others on these subjects that have 
installed the X-5 and what issues they had. 

  

Joe Tamucci  #619