The Robertson autopilots are generally very reliable. I assume its an
under-deck unit. The ones I have worked on are easy to troubleshoot and repair.
Unless you have money to burn and just have to have a new unit, I suggest doing
some simple troubleshooting to find exactly where the problem is. You may have
a simple wiring problem. If the drive is good, I would simply replace the
computer and control head and keep the drive. A wheel pilot is very marginal
on a 37.
Rich Knowles
Indigo. LF38
Halifax
On 2013-03-23, at 13:02, Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com> wrote:
Listers,
Last year, during the voyage to the C&C Mystic Rendezvous, I discovered
my 20+ year-old Robertson Autopilot wasn't working. Before I take on the task
of disconnecting, shipping and paying for servicing, I'm also considering
replacing it with a newer energy-saving and efficient modern option.
I see Raymarine sells a SPX-5 p70 system for around $1,500.
What do you use on your boats? Any thing that I should be aware of?
All the best,
Edd
Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
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