DaltonGang
Member
- Aug 11, 2020
- 104
- Boat Info
- 1995 SeaRay 370 Sundancer
- Engines
- 8.1 Horizons
So I have a 1995 370 sundancer searay (twin engine stern drive) with B&G equipment which most doesn't work. Only thing that works actually is the depth gauge. The boat has autopilot but it was unhooked down at the linkage.
I can get the system to turn on but the compass reading on the screen just goes from 0 and slowly climbs up and just keeps doing that. The only thing I really want is to set a heading on it and it just keeps that heading. I'm assuming since the previous owner unhooked the linkage that it just doesn't work and they didn't want it to steer on it's own.
I don't need it tied into navigation or anything fancy. So I'm thinking of just replacing the items it already has with new stuff. Since it has the proper hydraulic system in the engine room then I assume I'd need
1) new electronic compass
2) New autopilot computer
3) new display/controller
and then just use my existing hardware / hydraulic stuff and linkage.
But this is where I'm stuck. I'm not sure where to go from here or what to shop for. Any direction is appreciated.
I was thinking something like this but its for small boats. But the limiting factor (I think) is the hydraulic pump but since I'd use my original then I would just use the other parts of this kit and won't use the pump. Would this work?
https://www.boatersland.com/rayt701...WKgwkWjDfCA4dhG9R0wKpA8SoyMImxLhoCr5QQAvD_BwE
I can get the system to turn on but the compass reading on the screen just goes from 0 and slowly climbs up and just keeps doing that. The only thing I really want is to set a heading on it and it just keeps that heading. I'm assuming since the previous owner unhooked the linkage that it just doesn't work and they didn't want it to steer on it's own.
I don't need it tied into navigation or anything fancy. So I'm thinking of just replacing the items it already has with new stuff. Since it has the proper hydraulic system in the engine room then I assume I'd need
1) new electronic compass
2) New autopilot computer
3) new display/controller
and then just use my existing hardware / hydraulic stuff and linkage.
But this is where I'm stuck. I'm not sure where to go from here or what to shop for. Any direction is appreciated.
I was thinking something like this but its for small boats. But the limiting factor (I think) is the hydraulic pump but since I'd use my original then I would just use the other parts of this kit and won't use the pump. Would this work?
https://www.boatersland.com/rayt701...WKgwkWjDfCA4dhG9R0wKpA8SoyMImxLhoCr5QQAvD_BwE