Of the Raymarine wheel pilots with which I’ve had experience, I think the Autohelm/Raymarine 3000 was the most reliable and easiest to operate.
Wish I could still get one for my 38….. or maybe a Navico WP30…. Or a backup for my current Navico 5000. The belt from the wheel to the drive unit is inconvenient, and needs replacing every second or third year, but the unit is simple, reliable, and more than strong enough for my 15000 pound boat. And just keeps going and going. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Sheer via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2015 2:23 PM To: Cnc-list CNC Boat Owners <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Daniel Sheer <dansh...@yahoo.com> Subject: Stus-List Landfall Upgrades I have an old, old, AutoHelm 3000 mounted to Pegathy's wheel. I thought it would barely work when I bought the boat, and that I'd replace it very quickly. WRONG! It works amazingly well with one exception, large, confused following seas. Once I balance the boat the 3000 keeps a heading amazingly well. Long trips from Charleston to Beaufort NC and from Cape May to Block Island have proved its worth. I've gone through 4 belts in four years, though. And sometimes getting the right sensitivity setting is crucial. Dan Sheer Pegathy - LF38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco
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