I'm ready to install my Raymarine Type 2 Short Linear Drive on my H42 and looking for mounting advice, pictures or both.
Many Thanks,
Many Thanks,
Hunter 42 Passage Auto Pilot
- Thread starter Art Dennis
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P42 auto pilot install
Art,
I have the same type of A/P installed on my P42. Wish I had photos for you, but I'm far from my boat. Just one thing I learned the hard way. If you install like mine, you will have to cut out a portion of the bottom of the plywood wall of the interior part of the lazarette to mount the motor in place. As you likely know, the lazarettes get water inside of them from a number of sources. That water eventually rusted out my first motor ram arm as they are to be kept dry. So I built a little wooden housing around the motor to isolate it from the remainder of the lazarette and keep it dry. I left just enough room to be able to remove and replace the motor without unscrewing that small housing over the motor.
If this makes no sense to you as you assess your install, feel free to email me for a better explanation.
Cheers,
Paul
Art,
I have the same type of A/P installed on my P42. Wish I had photos for you, but I'm far from my boat. Just one thing I learned the hard way. If you install like mine, you will have to cut out a portion of the bottom of the plywood wall of the interior part of the lazarette to mount the motor in place. As you likely know, the lazarettes get water inside of them from a number of sources. That water eventually rusted out my first motor ram arm as they are to be kept dry. So I built a little wooden housing around the motor to isolate it from the remainder of the lazarette and keep it dry. I left just enough room to be able to remove and replace the motor without unscrewing that small housing over the motor.
If this makes no sense to you as you assess your install, feel free to email me for a better explanation.
Cheers,
Paul
Thanks Paul. Unfortunately it does make sense it was what I was thinking too. I was hoping I was wrong and someone had a better solution. Nick that phone call is on my list too. Thanks!
Hunter
A few years back I called Hunter or E-mailed them and they did E-mail me
back all the info and photo's to install below deck type 1 Auto.
Nick
A few years back I called Hunter or E-mailed them and they did E-mail me
back all the info and photo's to install below deck type 1 Auto.
Nick
I have a 1997 Hunter 42 with a Raymarine ST5001 with a type 2 linear drive (long arm). Let me know if you still need pictures, I will be out on my boat Tuesday. Name of my boat is I Sheet U Knot II
Hi Art, not sure whether my first message was posted. So...
Our 1991 P42 came equipped with an Autohelm 7000 course computer, linear drive motor and 6000 head. The system remains strong and reliable after several thousand miles cruising PNW waters. The drive motor is installed in the port side deck level lazarette and is connected to a dedicated rudder post quadrant separate from the steering quadrant.
I can send photos of the installation if you like, but it will be a week or so before I can get to the boat. If so, please let me know what part of the installation you want pictures.
Terry Cox
Almost got it completely installed and should have it wrapped up this weekend. I'll post some pictures for future reference. Thanks for the help folks.
P42 Autopilot Motor
Hi Art, nice job. Installation looks almost identical to our original that was installed in 1991, except our rudder sensor is on the port side. I like the idea of a separate tiller arm for the AP motor attachment. Some degree of redundancy.
Where did you mount the course computer and flux gate compass? Our course computer is mounted on a panel beneath the nav station and the compass beneath the aft cabin dressing table port side.
Hi Art, nice job. Installation looks almost identical to our original that was installed in 1991, except our rudder sensor is on the port side. I like the idea of a separate tiller arm for the AP motor attachment. Some degree of redundancy.
Where did you mount the course computer and flux gate compass? Our course computer is mounted on a panel beneath the nav station and the compass beneath the aft cabin dressing table port side.
Sorry for the delay. I put the computer on the shelve next to the nav station and the compass under the floor near the shower sump.
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