I was on a long cruise last weekend and we ended up motoring for many hours. installed a new Raymarine EV1/ST4000+ wheel pilot last winter and this was the first extended use. I found that it was frequently cutting out while motoring (not sailing). The unit would simply freeze up and stop steering while the boat drifted slowly off course. No error on the P70 controller screen until I got an off course warning. I also noticed the wheel pilot getting warm/hot when this was happening which may be why it cut out. I also notice that while motoring, there is significant pull on the wheel that has to be fought to keep the boat going straight. Is that normal? I am guessing that the wheel pilot is overheating due to the power needed to continuously fight that pull? Thanks- Dave
Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT
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