It may simply be a loose belt? There is a tensioner for that if it is a 4000 Plus.
Another bandaid fix is to shockcord the clutch lever so it can't release on you. Check the mechanicals first. RayMarine recommends washing it out with fresh water periodically.
Good luck.
From: "David Knecht" <davidakne...@gmail.com>
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Subject: Stus-List Raymarine ST4000 autopilot problem
I had a problem with my autopilot today I could use some feedback on. For the last few weeks, the lever that engages/disengages the autopilot would periodically release so that the autopilot ceased being able to turn the wheel. Once engaged, it seemed to work fine, but the initial engagement seemed to not always stay locked in. Today, as luck would have it, I was maneuvering in the 10 minutes before that start gun, engaged the pilot to make and adjustment forward, and could not get it to disengage. The wheel was effectively locked so I could steer with the autopilot, but not by hand. After futzing with it for a few minutes, (trying to not hit someone trying to start) I gave up, lowered the sails, threw out the anchor and proceeded to remove the unit from the wheel. We only started a few minutes late, but it was annoying to say the least. I have brought the unit home and I can see no way to get inside it to see if I can figure out what is going on with the connect/disconnect lever. No disassembly instructions in the manual. Is this a "send it back to the factory", "throw it in the trash" or other solution? Thanks- Dave
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Another bandaid fix is to shockcord the clutch lever so it can't release on you. Check the mechanicals first. RayMarine recommends washing it out with fresh water periodically.
Good luck.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Atlantic City, NJ
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Atlantic City, NJ
From: "David Knecht" <davidakne...@gmail.com>
To: "CnC CnC discussion list" <CnC-List@cnc-list.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 5:52:29 PM
Subject: Stus-List Raymarine ST4000 autopilot problem
I had a problem with my autopilot today I could use some feedback on. For the last few weeks, the lever that engages/disengages the autopilot would periodically release so that the autopilot ceased being able to turn the wheel. Once engaged, it seemed to work fine, but the initial engagement seemed to not always stay locked in. Today, as luck would have it, I was maneuvering in the 10 minutes before that start gun, engaged the pilot to make and adjustment forward, and could not get it to disengage. The wheel was effectively locked so I could steer with the autopilot, but not by hand. After futzing with it for a few minutes, (trying to not hit someone trying to start) I gave up, lowered the sails, threw out the anchor and proceeded to remove the unit from the wheel. We only started a few minutes late, but it was annoying to say the least. I have brought the unit home and I can see no way to get inside it to see if I can figure out what is going on with the connect/disconnect lever. No disassembly instructions in the manual. Is this a "send it back to the factory", "throw it in the trash" or other solution? Thanks- Dave
David Knecht
Aries
1990 C&C 34+
New London, CT
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