Autopilot advice needed

K

keep it reel

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I have a 23'trophy with a 4.3 and a merc outdrive. I have not had the boat long. I took it out for a spin and to test the boat. I tried the autopilot and works but wonders to the left and right real bad.It is a raytheon st5000. I have calibrated it and it didn't help. It does not have a rudder reference unit on it. I called the dealer near by and I'm looking at around $600 installed for one. Has anyone ever had this problem and installed one. I just hate shelling out that money and it not make that much of a difference. The service guy at the marine said it would make a huge difference but, he's selling the.
Thanks for any advice
 
dingbat

dingbat

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Re: Autopilot advice needed

You'll need a fluxgate and a rudder position transducer if you want to do things right.

How bad is the wonder?
 
K

keep it reel

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Re: Autopilot advice needed

dingbat thanks for the reply.
"You'll need a fluxgate and a rudder position transducer if you want to do things right".
What is this??
I am only interested in using it at trolling speed(2-3mph). She wonders real bad. Probably 15-20' each side before she starts too correct itself. Way to bad to troll with.
 
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budsbud662

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Re: Autopilot advice needed

What if you only troll with the wind? the boat should almost drive itself without AP into the wind???????
 
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