There are two places where you'll find that you want to be able to operate the AP. First is directly at the helm. The MFD should satisfy that need. The second place is one that is convenient if you decide to singlehand the boat. Something close to the main sheet trimmers position.
When I tack singlehandedly I stand in front of the wheel. I reach to the AP control to tell it I want to tack. It asks which way, port or stbd. Once I push the button to select the direction I have a few seconds to let the traveler down (up on the new tack), and then have to move promptly to let off the old working jib sheet and the right to pulling in the new working jib sheet. Afterwards, I have to go back to the AP to tweak my course as close to the wind as possible. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On May 2, 2016 6:45 AM, "Danny Haughey via CnC-List" <[email protected]> wrote: Hello all, I'm about to start installing some electronics. All raymarine. I got the radar/chart plotter combo and a ev200 below deck auto pilot. The boat already has raymarine wind,speed,depth instruments that were installed last summer. Is hoping I could get some advice on layout and cabling. These are supposed to all work together. Are there any diagrams available to show how to connect everything? I understand the AP can be controlled thru the MFD. Would that lead me to install the control head in another location so there isn't 2 at the helm if I install the Plotter there. I've also acquired an iPad 2 with GPS I can use as part of the whole plan. Does using all recent raymarine ease the installation as far running cable? I was thinking the AP components could all be installed very near the rudder post under the cockpit. Course computer could go there, then all the cabling to and from it would be short. Anyway, any insights or direction will be greatly appreciated! Danny T40 Mattapoisett MA _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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