[C320-list] Raymarine Autopilot

[Jack Brennan]

Another potential weak point is the plug into the electric motor at the wheel.

When I installed my EV 100, the autopilot could get overwhelmed. I eventually rebuilt the plug, and all was fine.

Raymarine used crappy connectors on it.

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



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-------- Original message --------
From: Melissa&Larry Leibman via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Date: 6/3/23 9:22 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Cc: Melissa&Larry Leibman <theleibmans at verizon.net>
Subject: [C320-list] Raymarine Autopilot

Rich, when we purchased our 320 back in 2008 I found that the autopilot behavior was a bit erratic similar to what you describe. Ultimately in my case I found that the wire providing power to the autopilot from the DC panel was undersized, fine for powering displays but not so good for powering a wheel pilot. I ran a new 10 gauge wire from the panel to the autopilot and the rebooting problems went away in my case.
Kind regards,
Larry LeibmanEasy Going, #609