I find the autopilot is my most used accessory. I wouldn't want to leave the 
dock without it. I installed an ST 4000plus wheelpilot 11 years ago, soon after 
buying the boat. I didn't make any adjustments but followed directions and went 
sailing with it right after. Changed the belt last year, as preventive 
maintenance, though the old belt was fine. Other skippers tell me the linear 
drive model is better and worth the extra bucks. 

The only complaint I have is that sometimes, the steering wanders more than I 
would like, which I think is a sensor/control issue, not a drive issue. In 
following seas, sailing downwind, a swell can lift the stern and turn the boat 
onto a reach, enough that the sails power up and we lose balance, the helm 
struggles to get back to course. I don't fault the autohelm, I know I could 
drop the main and she would steer better downwind with just the genoa. 

Just learned Raymarine is upgrading their autopilots this summer and introduce 
a new model: 
http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=7008 


Chuck 
Resolute 
1990 C&C 34R 
Atlantic City, NJ 
----- Original Message -----
From: "dwight veinot" <dwightvei...@hfx.eastlink.ca> 
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 11:31:14 AM 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Autopilots 




When I purchased my Raymarine ST 4000 plus MKII wheel pilot I think the below 
deck units were much more than twice as expensive, like 3 to 4 times. 



Does anyone know if the newer Raymarine X-5 sail wheel pilot offers big 
advantages over the ST 4000 plus MkII? 




Dwight Veinot 

C&C 35 MKII, Alianna 

Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS 






From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of 
djhaug...@juno.com 
Sent: March 24, 2013 11:50 AM 
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Autopilots 




Pete, 





Why would you say that? I researched the hell out of autopilots before buying 
mine (as I do with everything...I can be a little obsessive) and it became 
apparent to me that, you really get a lot of bang for your buck and people that 
own them are generally very happy with them. Hell, there are 4 or 5 listers 
that have them and posted they are very happy with them? 





I know a below decks system is better but, its a lot more money, over twice if 
I recall. I'd love to have one but, for the sailing i'll be doing over the next 
few years, I took the money saved and got some wireless wind, speed and depth 
instruments this year! 





No Offense meant or taken, just like it when people elaborate. Someone 
searching for an autopilot might be swayed by such a statement. when it will be 
fine for their situation. 





I dunno, I don't think they would be as big as they are if they sucked as bad 
as that statement would lead one to believe... 





Anyway, back to our normally scheduled banter... 





Danny 


Lolita 


1973 Viking 33 


Westport Point , MA 




---------- Original Message ---------- 
From: "Pete Shelquist" <pete.shelqu...@comcast.net> 
To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Autopilots 
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:25:08 -0500 


Friends don’t let friends buy Raymarine… 





From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Edd Schillay 
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 11:02 AM 
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Subject: Stus-List Autopilots 



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, 





Ed d 








Ed d M. Schillay 


Starship Enterprise 


C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B 


City Island , NY 


Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log 










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