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Bill Murray
A few weeks ago I posted a query for information from anyone who might have installed a WP30 autopilot on a H29.5. I only got one specific response from someone who indicated that they were having problems figuring it out and had given up - at least temporarily.When I recieved the unit, I was surprised to see that it could only be installed on a cylindrical style pedestal. The install literature did not even describe any method of installing on a bulkhead type of installation. Since almost all Hunters made in the last 7 years or so have this type of fiberglass pedestal enclosures instead of cylindrical pedestals, I was very surprised that no one had mentioned this problem before - especially since there has been so much traffic about the Simrad products over the last two years.In any event, I could not figure out how to mount it on the H29.5. Someone on the internet indicated that there is a "bulkhead kit" available for apprx. $175. I did not locate anyone selling such a product. Even so, I could not figure out how to get enough clearance between the wheel and the pedestal without cutting away a big section of the fiberglass pedestal. It also conflicted with the way my VHF radio was installed and my throttle/shifter installation too.I gave up and returned the unit to Sailnet who took it back at full price with no questions!Now I just need to fugure out how to upgrade my Autohelm to improve it for the future since it seems I have no other real choice.Please let me know if anyone has come up with some other solution.Bill Murray