I have a WP30 but have never seen that issue. Mine has worked well for 15 years. Wish they still made them.
Like Rick said, it may be a slipping belt. You can find replacement belts by Googling but some of the candidates work poorly. The *ONLY *one that really works well is a Gates *AT5*-825-10. It's a common timing belt. Replace the belt and see if that helps. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 7:57 PM, Andrew Means via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Hey all - > > I’ve got a Simrad WP30 that only seems to like steering to starboard. > After following the instructions in the manual > <https://www.simrad-yachting.com/Root/Operator%20Manual/SimradYachting/English/wp10.pdf> > for > holding a course it does nothing except make many small adjustments to > starboard, at which point the boat just goes in circles. The PO said he > thought it had worked at one point, but never used it. The manual isn’t > helpful at all, and these > <http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/simrad-wp30-help-108170.html> > posts > <http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/simrad-wheel-pilot-wp30-16255.html> > from > Cruisers Forum don’t seem to offer up any solutions. > > Is there any hope for my unit, or should I be looking for another? I’m > hoping to do more singlehanded sailing later this year and I’d really like > to have an autopilot for longer passages. The WP30 is exactly the level of > functionality I’m looking for - just something that can hold a course and > tack. Sub $500 would be awesome, I assume at that price I’m going to be > looking for a used unit. Any suggestions? > > -- > Andrew Means > S.V. Safari - 1977 C&C 34 Mk I > Seattle, WA > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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