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Post by bareproductions on Oct 8, 2018 14:19:05 GMT
Hello All,
Anyone have a 379 with factory installed autopilot? I'm looking at a 379 without autopilot and am trying to identify the easiest ram, head unit, etc. to install.
Boat currently has a Simrad NSS12 MFD.
Thanks!
-Chuck
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Post by svejk on Oct 9, 2018 21:06:44 GMT
My SO37 a dealer installed linear drive at some point. It was in the starboard aft cabin. Link to the pic =>  Starboard Aft Cabin |
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Post by bareproductions on Oct 10, 2018 3:05:58 GMT
Thanks for the pic and info! Is the hole where the drive connects to the quadrant? I assume that L-shaped cover was added during the pilot install?
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Post by sitara on Oct 10, 2018 20:44:18 GMT
Hi Chuck, You will probably find that there are pre-drilled holes for mounting the linear drive for the autopilot. My 36i had them that matched up with the Raymarine drive that I fitted. Good luck. Rob
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Post by svejk on Oct 11, 2018 21:05:00 GMT
Thanks for the pic and info! Is the hole where the drive connects to the quadrant? I assume that L-shaped cover was added during the pilot install? Yes - it appears there's a tab on the quadrant to connect the linear drive. I still have to figure out where to put the rudder feedback unit but there should be room. And the cover was likely created by the contractor- a nice touch! |
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Post by bareproductions on Oct 14, 2018 15:20:06 GMT
Does the auto pilot work without the rudder feedback sensor? Or does the sensor just add an additional level of precision?
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Post by Don Reaves on Oct 14, 2018 18:48:00 GMT
I've had a number of autopilots and never had a rudder position sensor. They work fine, but probably would work better with one.
Don
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