[C320-list] EV-100 install on early 320

[John Frost]

My 2009 MKII came with it installed and it looks like an easy fit.
They had a recall that required me to add an additional bolt to secure the motor. Make sure you get that.

John
2009 C320MKII
Hull  #1118
Lake Guntersville, AL

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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Ian Neale
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 12:46 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] EV-100 install on early 320

I am currently awaiting an EV - 100 Wheel Steer system that is on back order which I plan to install on a 2007 C320 MK II and are wondering if anyone has comments on any difficulties mounting the Wheel unit on the square Edison pedestal that the later C320’s have. 

In particular, comments on drilling the pedestal to accommodate the motor of the system as the pedestal appears to be to wide to have the motor pass down the side of the square pedestal.  

I am also interested to know if there was any difficulty accommodating the autopilot wiring in the wiring conduit inside the pedestal.

Ian Neale

Solutions Hull #1122 



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> On Nov 24, 2020, at 7:28 AM, Jack Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
> One thing to keep in mind when you’re putting together an array of instruments is that each system should be able to operate independently.
> 
> The networked multi-function devices being sold by Raymarine and others are cool in that you can operate everything from one screen. But, if you do so, what happens when that screen or the network fails? Suddenly, you don’t have anything – depth, autopilot, wind or chart plotter.
> 
> I have separate displays and wiring for my depth sounder and autopilot. My wind instruments are invulnerable – pieces of yarn tied to the shrouds! My chart plotter is OpenCPN on a tablet with a waterproof case if needed. 
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> The tablet  is locked into a mount that clamps onto the helm and plugs into a USB port. It can continue working for six or eight hours even if the entire electrical system goes down.
> 
> Another plus for OpenCPN is that it never goes obsolete. All of us have had bad experiences with instruments going out of production and losing support, making that expensive chart plotter or whatever essentially useless. With OpenCPN, you just download the latest charts from NOAA for free.
> 
> Not particularly high tech or state of the art, but it works and greatly reduces the possibility of suddenly going electronically blind. 
> 
> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
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