Tom, before you do anything you should consult with Fred Street of this List, Fred sourced all parts and materials for my 37 and was extremely helpful in installation information; his contact is Post Audio; (Fred jump in here with the proper contact info);
Richard s/v Bushmark 4: 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: Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: Ron Ricci <ron.ri...@1968.usna.com> Cc: Tom Buscaglia <t...@sv-alera.com>; cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Fri, May 25, 2018 1:02 pm Subject: Re: Stus-List Raymarine Autopilot gone mad! Thanks Ron I am well aware of the limitations of the wheel pilot. But the PO did it and when motoring in light conditions it works ok most of the time...so replacing it was more about economics than best case. I am thinking the present issues could be a good enough reason to spring for it. That said, I get it about the install and am not too sure it’s something I would be able to pull off, even with help. But then, having a yard do it often gets a worse result the a DIY solution. If my control head is not messed up I may just need the below deck stuff, which will for sure lower the cost. We’ll see. Thx again. Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 C 305.409.3660 On May 25, 2018, at 8:48 AM, Ron Ricci <ron.ri...@1968.usna.com> wrote: Tom, With a lot of input from Gary Russell, I installed a below deck pilot. I previously talked to Raymarine about a wheel pilot and was warned the 37+ was too heavy. They sell a kit with a linear actuator, control head, control unit and sensor for around $3000 depending upon rebate. It works great! Installation is a lot of work. You have to cut the rudder post, stiffen it, make a shelf for the actuator and in my case drill out the rudder shaft (you may have a keyway). Between Gary and myself, there is a wealth of photos and useful info. Regards, Ron Ron Ricci S/V Patriot C&C 37+ Bristol, RI ron.ri...@1968.usna.com Good luck, Ron From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 5:16 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Tom Buscaglia Subject: Stus-List Raymarine Autopilot gone mad! Recently my X5 autopilot has lost its way. It seems ok at first. Then begins to over correct course changes and then goes down hill from there. We are out on our first cruise of the year over the long US weekend. It started acting up. Are starting the pilot seems to help. It oat for long then after a few hours of minor issues the sailing instruments went out. The breaker was tripped. Resting worked fine for w while. But then went out again. Last try I just avoided using the pillar and it seemed like that is the source of the problem. Longer run tomorrow. So I should be able to confirm that. A few questions for the C&C hivemind... Any simple way to diagnose the pilot head? How much to replace the pilot? How much to replace the wheel pilot with a below deck set up? Thought, recommendations and pithy remarks are appreciated. thx Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 C 305.409.3660 _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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