[C38] Raymarine auto pilot

[William Knowles]

Thanks Max, great ideas will start this weekend, ready for a lot of
swearing as in all boat projects.


On Thu, May 1, 2014 at 4:36 PM, Max soto <maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Bill, so goo to know that you are keeping your boat and making it even
> better!
>
> I have a Raymarine ST4000+ autopilot, but this one has no course computer,
> but if I have installed a couple like yours on other boats, and I was
> thinking that the right location for the cour computer is exactly were you
> just mentioned.  Near the trash door..
> The flux gate compass is installed  in the  galley. If you open the small
> door  under the sink, the flux gate is installed a few inches above the top
> right corner of this door, attached to the wood enclosure for the drawers
> on the side...
>
> I know that is kind of close to the stainless sink, but that's as good as
> it gets on my boat..
> Some people have installed it under the port settee, as far as possible
> from the engine, but I have a big stainless fresh water tank in that
> location, so I had to stick to the sink location.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Regards,
>
> Max Soto A.
> C38 Estancia #198
> +506-8312-1367
> Alajuela, Costa Rica
>
> > On May 1, 2014, at 10:39 AM, William Knowles <whk1965 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I am about to install a raymarine auto pilot EV-1. I would like a little
> help from those of you who have this or the older model.
> >
> > 1. Where did you mount the flux gate compass or EV-1 unit ?
> >
> > 2. Where did you mount the controller (course computer)? I am thinking
> in the port locker on the old trash shut door.
> >
> > Lastly any other tips they may be of help. Thanks in advance to everyone
> it has been a tough winter and spring here but things are looking up.
> > As an aside Chris and I have decided not to sell the boat just make it
> work for us. The biggest thing will be cutting two inches off the top of my
> head.
> > Other things on the list, full cockpit enclosure, anchor windless, built
> in heat and air, and maybe a small bow sprint to fly a code zero or the
> chute. Look forward to your help as always.
> >
> > Cheers Bill Knowles Flying Goose    324
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