[C320-list] Autopilot

[Graeme Clark]

I installed a below deck linear drive, last winter, the  Raymarine with the EV1 sensor and I am very happy with it.
Jeff Hare (was kind enough to share a lot of his installation notes and photos which was a great help, as were installation photos and notes from Michael Mcretton, a fellow UK owner.
I had the yard fit the mechanics but did all the wiring up and commissioning myself - its very simple really!
I previously had a Rayarine wheelpilot (SPX-5) and it was unrelaible and didnt control the boat well. Biggest issue was tendencey to spontaneously disengage itself!
Regards
Graeme
#366, ‘Jaskar’, 1996, Falmouth, United Kingdom


> On 12 Jan 2017, at 17:01, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
> 
> Denny,
> 
> A number of us have installed the below-deck Linear drive AP and I think
> it's a significantly better route to go in terms of reliability, convenience
> and performance.  Professional installation is an option but if you have
> some abilities it is possible to install it yourself with guidance and just
> a few common tools.
> 
> I have started on an article for this that will hopefully incorporate the
> information from several other members who were kind enough to share their
> installation details.  
> 
> I suspect it'll be too long and too illustrated by the time I'm done to use
> in Mainsheet, but will be a good website project article.
> 
> -Jeff Hare
> #809
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Denny Browne
> Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 9:52 AM
> To: C320 List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Autopilot
> 
> I didn't use the autopilot much on my first 320 so didn't get one on this
> boat. Haven't missed it in 14 years, but there are some singlehanded and
> short handed races in my future and now's the time to reconsider. 
> 
> Any recommendations? 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Denny Browne
> A Cappella #935
> Redondo Beach
> Sent from my iPhone=
> 

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