Autopilot Installation
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I just installed a Raymarine X5 on my Hunter 34 to replace an old Autohelm ST 4000. It really works great. Interface with a GPS and it can stay right on a preplanned route. Shop around for a good price.
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When I was installing mine along with a couple others here we had a couple long threads going. If you need to mount a Rudder Position Sensor, I recommend the PaulJ design as that was the hardest thing, but his design made it simple.
I replaced an unfixable Raymarine ST 4000 with the X5. A lot of help on this and other forums.
I did not add the rudder position sensor. I was able to use the old ST4000 compass so I have a new spare, and I was able to fix the old wheel drive as well for a spare. I also integrated with my GPS and all seems to work well.
Old ST4000 had all wiring run up to it. X5 has control box so wiring must be rerouted. Again, lots of help in the archives.
Best price I found was on Defender.
I did not add the rudder position sensor. I was able to use the old ST4000 compass so I have a new spare, and I was able to fix the old wheel drive as well for a spare. I also integrated with my GPS and all seems to work well.
Old ST4000 had all wiring run up to it. X5 has control box so wiring must be rerouted. Again, lots of help in the archives.
Best price I found was on Defender.
I installed the S1 with ST6002 readout. Works great with the st60 wind and will correct for wind shifts on a beat. The fluxgate was mounted inside the sliding cupboard in the aft berth on the bulkhead separating the head. Sorry no pic of that.
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