[C320-list] Raymarine Autopilot

[Greg Arnold]

On 6/2/2023 10:33 AM, Mark Seyler via C320-list wrote:
> I have considered this upgrade myself, but it is a little ways down my
> wish-list.
>
> If you install a Raymarine below-deck autopilot you can re-use the EV-1
> heading sensor and the P70s control head.  Unfortunately, the ACU100  course
> computer for the EV100 wheel pilot doesn't have enough power to drive a
> below-deck linear drive.

It also lacks the ability to engage and disengage the clutch on the
linear drive.


> You would need at least an ACU200 course computer.
> If you get one of those, however, you can use any linear drive you want, as
> the drive connection is not proprietary to Raymarine.
>
> There are other new parts you'll need to connect the drive unit to the
> rudder shaft, and lots of useful information from Jeff Hare, and others on
> the list.
>
> Good luck with the conversion.
>
> Mark Seyler
> S/V Reality,
> Catalina 320, #232
> New Orleans, LA
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list<c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com>  On Behalf Of Ken
> McCrimmon via C320-list
> Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 12:11 PM
> To:c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Cc: Ken McCrimmon<kenmccrimmon at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Raymarine Autopilot
>
> Hi Everyone
> I currently have a Raymarine Wheel Autopilot (EV100) installed on Kia Ora.
> I am looking at having to replace the wheel section due to some malfunction.
> Instead, I was thinking about installing a direct drive system.  I am just
> wondering if i can re-use any of the current components.
> They are only a couple of years old.
>
> Ken
>