[C320-list] autopilot blocks instruments

[Jack Brennan]

I agree with Graeme. I shifted mine down an inch or so without much problem when I installed my wheel pilot.

Relocating instruments, on the other hand, is a large job. How large depends on where you move them to. There are many wires and cables involved.

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
Tierra Verde, Fl.


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From: Graeme Clark
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2022 9:36 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] autopilot blocks instruments

Jeff
It’s not difficult to lower the instrument pod a little. It just bolts to the pedestal and the tube that carries the wiring can be shortened. But probably no more than an inch or two
I’ve always found it a bit of a struggle to see them though!
Having done away with a wheel pilot though in favour of a below deck pilot that helped a lot
Hope that helps!
Graeme
#366, 1996

Sent from my phone. Excuse typos! 

> On 22 May 2022, at 13:53, jeffahecht at me.com wrote:
> 
> Hello Skippers,
> This is my first request here. I own hull #17. I have a wheel mounted autopilot ring that makes seeing the instruments nearly impossible, especially the tach and temp.  Has anyone found a way to overcome this? I am thinking of mounting the instruments elsewhere.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jeff Hecht
> 973-563-5260
>