Raymarine autopilot for h410

[artboas]

Agree. You never go marginal on something like this. It will wreck the drive.

 

[Don Lucas]

I spoke with Edson and the gentleman was very nice. Provided great info. Unfortunately they do not sell any of the parts I needed. As mentioned before on this thread McMaster Carr sells gears. I looked them up and they do have what is needed for the type 1 rotary drive. 13 tooth for the drive and 38 tooth for the steering. Now I am wondering if I can get away with the type 1 drive for a hunter 410. My boat list a displacement of 20,200 lbs. That is within the high limits of the type 1 drive of 22,000 lbs. for my boat. The questions is that too close for this drive? If I move to the type 2 my original decision than the gears are an issue again. I can't find a 57 tooth gear. These numbers are direct from the Raymarine install manual. See pic. Can I substitute the 57 tooth gear for a 58 or 56? I don't have enough knowledge or understanding to determine if so. Plus the steering gear must fit into this area on the pedestal. see pic.

Thank you
Jim

My original type 1 drive lasted 16 years of hard work! The replacement has now sailed 2000+ miles and in seas over 20' with wind 40+ and it was just fine).
I have a spare type 1 rotary gear drive (no gears of chain) for sale that has 2 hours on it and still has 2 years left on the warranty that I will sell for $1,000 (way below what you can find a new one for)

 

[Jim D]

Yes. I can't argue that it would be more prudent to choose the type 2 drive. Cost difference is only around 300 on the drive. The core does add up but if type 1 drive can't deliver than money is not well spent. Ok than back to finding the steering gear. At boat now measuring. In Annapolis so maybe find a raymarine shop who could answer question on teeth count on steering gear.
Journey continues.....
Jim

 

[jviss]

If you upgrade the drive to a Type 2, you will need to upgrade the control unit to handle the load; from ACU-200 to ACU-400, for example.

 

[jericks3]

If anyone is still following this thread... Wondering where on the 410 you mounted the ACU unit? Manual says requires vertical mounting below decks in a dry spot. I am wondering if the inside wall of the cockpit console (across from the rotary drive) would be dry enough?

 

[Sailgunner]

If anyone is still following this thread... Wondering where on the 410 you mounted the ACU unit? Manual says requires vertical mounting below decks in a dry spot. I am wondering if the inside wall of the cockpit console (across from the rotary drive) would be dry enough?

On the bulkhead in the aft berth.

 

[JamesG161]

My steering was damaged and I had to rebuild mine.

The Controller is protected, shown by Arrow.

Out of weather when the drink hold cover is put back.

Jim...