Raymarine autohelm 2000 autopilot drive unit
I read about cleaning/lubrication of the drive, as sitting outside in the elements can cause deterioration and dirt build up. I was back in business for at least 200nm. I discussed the issue with i3DGear and a replacement was sent with a new improved design. The cut on the inside of the lever was not fitting over the nobs in the back cover of the wheel drive. While it fit the gear system, it suffered from the same issue. It's cost was about the shipping cost of my drive to Raymarine.
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They were making a replacement clutch lever - guaranteed to fit. They would evaluate the problem and let me know the cost to do repairs. Their solution was to package the drive up and send it to them. Even talked with the London based engineers for the AutoHelm Wheel drive design. The lever did not fit over the nobs properly. The wheel drive design has a couple of plastic knobs that are intended to soft hold the clutch lever in place when operating. When I inspected the lever I discovered that the plastic used for the original lever was rounding out (breaking down - slipping off the stops). Wrapping a rubberband around the lever to hold it in place.This pattern was all associated with the 4000Mk2 Wheel drive. The ACU and Sensor elements of the system worked and worked well. It would work for a time then drift off course or not work at all.
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Looking for an alternative replacement that I can slip over the cord and keep water from easily corroding the motor.Ībout 18 months ago my trusty AP started to act erratic. When the AP acts up there are issues.įirst to go was the rubber boot that covers the power connection (Cable Plug) to the motor. As a solo sailor there is a dependency that develops between the AP and the Skipper/Crew. This is not a problem when I have fellow cruisers sharing the load of Helm Watch. Now that I am 5 years into use with about 2000 nm usage I have had to do a major repair on the 4000Mk2 Wheel drive.įor the past year I have been experiencing failures of the drive to function. It was the primary option when I explored my first AP. When it comes to selecting an autopilot, if your boat has a displacement weight less than 16,500 lbs, the Raymarine EV-100 is a likely option under consideration.