Autopilot

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Tom Heiting

My Ray Marine ST-4000 autopilot refuses to lock on when attempting to swing the compass. Any suggestions before I return it to them for the fourth time? Are any of the other AP systems better than Ray Marine? (32' Morgan, 12,000 lbs.)
 
Jun 4, 2004
38
Hunter 31_83-87 Ponce inlet FL
Simrad WP 30

My brother has the same unit as you with nothing but trouble I have the Simrad and it has been flawless so far.
 
Dec 8, 2003
100
- - Texas
8 yrs and still working flawless

Tom, what do you mean by lock on? Is the pilot able to hold an auto course and do a track course from gps? Do you mean the the pilot and binnacle compass don't agree?
 
Jun 1, 2004
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- - Escanaba, Michigan
Try moving the Compass

I had the same setup problem. The compass was too close to the iron in the battery charger. Moving the compass about 3 feet solved the problem and the unit has steered the boat well for 4 seasons.
 
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