Not familiar w/ the 270 but yes, in general terms you ideally want to mount the fluxgate low and in the center. The compass can be "compensated" for large metal objects but electric motors(and other stuff like speakers) whose magnetic fields change when they are on or off should be avoided even if you have to mount the unit somewhat "off" of centerline. I've had good luck mounting them as far as just under the rail. Rolling motion doesn't seem to affect them as much pitching. Either way, I would look for a place that is as far away from electrical/electronic components (as opposed to just metal stuff) as possible, even if it means moving away from "center". You, most probably won't notice the "degraded" performance from not mounting the unit in the "ideal" spot
Mark, Gratis (6115) NOLA From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of mkeller23173 Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 7:14 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [IC27A] Raymarine X-5 Installation Hey folks, I installed a Raymarine X-5 Wheel Pilot on my Catalina 270 this past weekend. In addition to figuring out that the wires for the wheel motor are incorrectly diagrammed in the manual, I still have compass problems. I am pretty sure it's because I installed it only a few inches from the macerator, although there aren't too many great spots to put it. Has anyone installed the Fluxgate compass for this model or any other model autopilot on their 27 or 270? If so, I'd love to hear suggestions about where you mounted it to get the least bit of magnetic interference as well as the least amount of pitch and roll. Many thanks, Mike Keller
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