[C320-list] Autopilot replacement

[John Beck]

What are the number you use for calibration?
Thanks
John
Sv Sailon
#518

Jb


On Tue, Aug 20, 2024 at 4:03 AM Dennis Cookson via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Hi Bruce, do you have a rudder reference as part of your installation? I
> also have a ST4000 and Smart Pilot system, and recently reinstalled my
> rudder reference which I had ignored since acquiring the boat, but which
> had never been fitted correctly. It was mounted in a different plane to the
> radial drive wheel and connected with elastic tethers. Since remounting it
> correctly, calibrating, and limiting the drive wheel to the same angular
> range), it has transformed the autopilot performance. It's quiet and smooth
> and only applies small corrections when necessary.  Might be worth
> recalibrating your system before shelling out for a replacement.
>
> Dennis Cookson
>  #0577, 'Catalina'
>
> > On 20 Aug 2024, at 01:58, B. Stumpp via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > After 20+ years my Raymarine ST4000+ autopilot is giving up.
> >
> > It has always been a bit jerky and noisy, unlike other units that are
> more
> > smooth and quiet.
> >
> > Would like to hear what others have installed.
> >
> > Would also appreciate comments on satisfaction, ease of installation,
> > smoothness of operation, etc.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Bruce Stumpp
> >
> > #647, Adventure
> >
> > Middle River, Maryland
> >
> >
> >
>
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