Phil, That was my original idea for mounting but I thought the pitch might be too great being that far forward.
I appreciate the offer for photos, but I am pretty positive I know what you're talking about. Couple Questions: - What was the reason you didn't move it two feet further aft and mount it against the forward part of the inside of the storage bin (the one that's covered by the cushion that pops up to extend the VBerth)? - So the wires basically follow the path that the depth sounder and speed wheel take? - You had no problems with pitch that far forward? Thanks again (and to Mark and Art as well) for the reply, Mike --- In [email protected], "Phil Agur" <pja...@...> wrote: > > Hi Mike, > > > > Yes, on a C270. > > > > About five feet forward of the mast on centerline at the bottom of the > fiberglass bulkhead that forms the back of the forward portion of the settee > or the base of the V berth depend on how you want to think about it. I'll > take photos on request if you need them. > > > > The wire routing is along the main harness under the aft state room into the > port side channel by the bilge pump, along the bottom of the fascia for the > galley cabinets, up along the harness to behind the electrical panel then > into the front loop conduit. > > > > Cheers, > > > > Phil Agur > <http://www.catalina27.org/public_pages/profile270.htm> s/v Wing Tip > C270 LE #184 MMSI 366901790 > > > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > mkeller23173 > Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 5:14 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 >
