Locations for autopilot corepack and fluxgate compass

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cbsailor

cbsailor

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Jul 8, 2004
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Hunter 33.5 Portsmouth VA
I finally broke down and purchased the X-5 Smartpilot Wheel. It came yesterday and I have been reading the installation and operating guides in preparation for installing it this weekend. The one meter distance requirement from metal objects (engine mainly) and other electrical/magnetic interference items begs this question in my mind... where the heck are the corepack and fluxgate typically installed (successfully) on H33.5's like my 1988 model? Any help appreciated!!
 
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Barney14498

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Dec 16, 2003
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Hunter 33.5 Everett, WA
Fluxgate Install

I put my fluxgate under the galley sink. The hardest part is installing the rudder indicator. Let me know if you have any problems and I will send you a pic on how I installed mine.
 
cbsailor

cbsailor

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Jul 8, 2004
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Hunter 33.5 Portsmouth VA
Barney14498 said:
I put my fluxgate under the galley sink. The hardest part is installing the rudder indicator. Let me know if you have any problems and I will send you a pic on how I installed mine.
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Thanks for the reply. Since I posted, I’ve done a little more research and decided my #1 choice location for the fluxgate is under the sink just as you suggested. I would like to install the corepack in the aft berth on the bulkhead just behind the engine, but I am concerned that may be too close to the engine and subject to lots of vibration. I’m still working on that decision.

BTW, do you have a windlass and/or a bow roller installed on Codger? I’m just recovering from shoulder surgery and I think a roller/windlass will have to be my next project so I can continue to cruise and anchor out.

On the X-5 the rudder monitor is optional. The corepack has connections for one, but I hope it will perform OK without it. If it turns out that I need to install one, I'll be sure to contact you. Thanks again.
 
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