[C320-list] Dead Autopilot

[John Beck]

Under the floor right behind the bilge opening! Just moved mine there.
John Beck
Sail On 518
Jb


On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 3:14 PM Steve Weinstein via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

>  Mark, are you saying it's mounted inside the cockpit locker on the side
> of the "bread box" in the galley that most of us use to store pots and
> pans???  Just trying to visualize where it is.
> Steve W, Vega, #722
>
>     On Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 01:11:07 PM EDT, Mark Seyler via
> C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
>  Michael,
>
> When I upgraded to an EV100 a couple of years ago I mounted the EV-1
> sensor on the side of the bread box cabinet at the forward end of the port
> cockpit locker.  It has worked fine, so apparently is far enough from the
> engine.  It is easily accessible, and I used the network cable run to that
> location as one part of an eventual run for SeatalkNG/NMEA2000 backbone
> between the nav station and helm.
>
> 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
> Michael Leschisin via C320-list
> Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 11:37 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Cc: Michael Leschisin <mleschisin at imagestudios.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dead Autopilot
>
> Thanks for the info guys,
>
> I figured if I could throw a couple hundred bucks at the problem and make
> it go away I’d just go that route…..
> I found a couple of used ST4000+ control heads on Ebay but they were
> wanting nearly $500 for them; doesn’t make much sense verses putting that
> money toward a new EV100.
>
> Where did you mount the EV100 compass on your 27' Steve?  My present
> “puck” is located in the back bilge which I think is the original setup
> from Catalina.  The EV100 instructions talk about keeping it away from any
> magnetic materials, (like maybe an engine block?)
>
>
> Michael Leschisin
> 2004 C320 #995
> Menominee, MI
>
>
> > On Jun 4, 2024, at 4:32 PM, Steve Weinstein via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > Michael, just a suggestion, but if you are going to the expense of
> upgrading the control head (it ain't cheap), you might want to consider
> upgrading the whole system.  I installed an EV-100 in my prior boat, a
> C270, and it is a major improvement over the old system.  It includes a
> much improved gyro-compass unit that does a much better job keeping the
> boat on track, especially in rough seas.  I found the drive unit to be more
> robust, and since it's SeaTalkng (NMEA 2000), it's compatible with most all
> equipment.  You may need a converter interface for the old instruments
> (SeaTalk to STng), but that's not expensive.  IMHO, it's well worth the
> upgrade.
> >
> > Steve Weinstein,2000 C320 #722, Vega.
> >
> >    On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 04:52:29 PM EDT, Michael Leschisin via
> C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > When I put the boat in this season I found the Raymarine ST4000+
> autopilot would only flash “4000 WHL” and beep at me continuously.
> According to Raymarine, the control head is shot and not repairable.  I’m
> wondering if anyone might have upgraded their helm and still has a working
> ST4000+ control head they would be willing sell.
> >
> > If not, Raymarine says I’ll need to upgrade to a EV100 controller and
> that it should play nice with my existing wheel drive and other
> components.  Has anyone done this upgrade? Do you have any advice on the
> level of difficulty and trying to get everything to network?
> >
> > Thanks Much,
> >
> > Michael Leschisin
> > Wild Blue Yonder
> > 2004 C320 #995
> > Menominee, MI
> >
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