Larry, I had a previous generation Ray wheel pilot on my 35-3. It worked well for the uses you described. Over about 12 knots of wind it would start to struggle unless the rig was really balanced.
Joel On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 9:39 PM, bushmark4--- via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Larry, you should contact Fred Street of this List; he has access to the > parts and equipment needed and knows what will work and what to stay away > from....and he has a C&C...; I sail on a river and use my auto pilot very > much like you described; I was/am very happy with his recommendations. > > > Richard > S/V Bushmark4 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 596; > > > Richard N. Bush > 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine > Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 > 502-584-7255 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Larry via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Larry <ladoug...@comcast.net> > Sent: Mon, Nov 21, 2016 6:25 pm > Subject: Stus-List auto pilot > > My st4000 plus auto pilot went belly up. Everything is working except for > the controller. When I switch to Auto I get the common low battery error > and no data received. I have done a complete job of troubleshooting and it > is the control unit/display. Raymarine no longer service this unit. I > located one place in Florida that works on them, but I don’t want to go > that uncertain route. I am going to remove and replace with another unit. I > just sail the Puget Sound and never get into the blue water. I only use the > Autopilot to single or short handle my boat. Mainly raising and lowering > sails or taking a head break when I single handle it. I never use it in > rough water. My boat weighs in around 14,500 lbs. I am contemplating the > ev-100 spx-5. Anyone have any suggestions. I want to keep in simple. My > wheel unit and compass work fine. > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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