[C320-list] Raymarine Autopilot

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That would be a deal breaker for me. One of the nice aspects of the below decks AP is that when you push the standby button the wheel feels as if there is no AP at all. 


> On Jun 2, 2023, at 8:48 PM, Greg Arnold via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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>> 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.
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> It also lacks the ability to engage and disengage the clutch on the
> linear drive.
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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>> Good luck with the conversion.
>> 
>> Mark Seyler
>> S/V Reality,
>> Catalina 320, #232
>> New Orleans, LA
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>> -----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
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