Raymarine Auto Pilot Install

Material Purpose

Material Purpose

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320 Sundancer 2008
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twin 350 Mag MPI Horizon V-Drive
Anyone install a Raymarine Evolution Autopilot on a 2007 Sea Ray Sundancer? Where did you end up mounting the Ev-1? Im thinking about in the Cabin somewhere, where do wires route from the Helm to the Cabin?
 
Did you have an older A/P? The EV-1 is similar to the old flux gate compass and was typically mounted in the center bilge in the middle of the cabin. When I upgraded I mounted the EV-1 in the same place as the old flux gate compass.

You’ll have to plan your SeaTalkNG/NEMA2000 network so you have a suitable backbone/spur cable running up into the cabin.
 
dtfeld said:
Did you have an older A/P? The EV-1 is similar to the old flux gate compass and was typically mounted in the center bilge in the middle of the cabin. When I upgraded I mounted the EV-1 in the same place as the old flux gate compass.

You’ll have to plan your SeaTalkNG/NEMA2000 network so you have a suitable backbone/spur cable running up into the cabin.
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No old Autopilot. New install. Center bilge next to shower sump? What path did u run the wires? Yep I installed the smarcraft and NEMA backbone to connect my engines to an axiom chart plotter. I have the seatalk- ng backbone to install the autopilot, and connect to the NEMA 2000 BB. Did u install the rudder sensor? It’s optional w the Evolution 150, but gives more accurate helm response
 
Mine was an upgrade from old Pathfinder era equipment. I have a 410, but I think most Sea Rays have a full length center bilge under the sole in the cabin and mine went in the next compartment forward of the sumps (sump are in the rear of the cabin bilge area). Min distance is 3' from wires and other magnetic things (like pump motors). That bilge area is probably the best location I could find, but on top of the arch might also be a possibility.

Not as familiar with the 08 models, but almost all Sea Rays have wires pulled from the helm into the cabin area and a good fiberglass wire snake will help you find the pathway and pull the wire. First time is the hardest but once you know where the wires are run, it's pretty easy to add.

I have a rudder sensor and I'm not sure if its necessary, but I love having a rudder position indicator so I don't have to crank the wheel over and back to find center when docking. It's pretty cheap sensor, so given the option to add it, I would. You could add the iTC-5 and easily add the rudder sensor to the network (along with the DST output so you don't have to pull a bunch morfe wires from the engine room.
 
I installed an evolution pilot system on my 2013 370. I put the ev-1 in the compartment under the starboard side gunwale accessed by removing the cup holder/cubby at helm to the right. there was considerable unused space in there and I mounted it to the aft wall of that compartment.
 
dtfeld said:
Mine was an upgrade from old Pathfinder era equipment. I have a 410, but I think most Sea Rays have a full length center bilge under the sole in the cabin and mine went in the next compartment forward of the sumps (sump are in the rear of the cabin bilge area). Min distance is 3' from wires and other magnetic things (like pump motors). That bilge area is probably the best location I could find, but on top of the arch might also be a possibility.

Not as familiar with the 08 models, but almost all Sea Rays have wires pulled from the helm into the cabin area and a good fiberglass wire snake will help you find the pathway and pull the wire. First time is the hardest but once you know where the wires are run, it's pretty easy to add.

I have a rudder sensor and I'm not sure if its necessary, but I love having a rudder position indicator so I don't have to crank the wheel over and back to find center when docking. It's pretty cheap sensor, so given the option to add it, I would. You could add the iTC-5 and easily add the rudder sensor to the network (along with the DST output so you don't have to pull a bunch morfe wires from the engine room.
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thx. yep the 2008 320 has a center larger bilge; pulling wires from there will be challenging. on the arc? thought the EV-1 needed a dry area? no? Do
I need a iTC-5? I installed new Transducers, sonar, and a 3-d touch Axiom Chartplotter last year. I just need to link the NEMA and SeaTalk-NG. DST output should be fed from the Axiom right?
 
stg099 said:
I installed an evolution pilot system on my 2013 370. I put the ev-1 in the compartment under the starboard side gunwale accessed by removing the cup holder/cubby at helm to the right. there was considerable unused space in there and I mounted it to the aft wall of that compartment.
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the 370 is nice. the 320 is smaller, i need to check to see if there is enough space in my gunwhale. Considering putting the pump there and the EV1 needs to be 3 ft away from the pump/magnetics/... Did you install the pump in the bilge, under the helm or somewhere else?
 
Pulling a trunk line into the cabin isn't too difficult and can be useful as you likely want to add things to the N2K network like radio or water tankbsensor. The manual usually has a diagram of all the wires and plumbing. You can piggyback those same routes.

I like the bilge location the best, but there are others including outboard of the helm seat. I think all of the sensors... GPS AR200 etc can be arch mounted, but would be my last choice
 
Material Purpose said:
the 370 is nice. the 320 is smaller, i need to check to see if there is enough space in my gunwhale. Considering putting the pump there and the EV1 needs to be 3 ft away from the pump/magnetics/... Did you install the pump in the bilge, under the helm or somewhere else?
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I installed the pump in the bilge. My model came from the factory with the seastar power steering pump, so I got the seastar piggyback AP pump that fit right up to the PS pump, so no new lines were needed.

I mounted the Brain box under the helm, so the only piece of equipment under the gunwhale is the EV-1. I've been running it for 2 seasons now and it's the best upgrade I've made, really happy with it.
 
stg099 said:
I installed the pump in the bilge. My model came from the factory with the seastar power steering pump, so I got the seastar piggyback AP pump that fit right up to the PS pump, so no new lines were needed.

I mounted the Brain box under the helm, so the only piece of equipment under the gunwhale is the EV-1. I've been running it for 2 seasons now and it's the best upgrade I've made, really happy with it.
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I’m looking forward to follow a route. Did u install the rudder sensor? Any issues or was it as awesome as is sounds?
 
I did install the rudder sensor and it was the most straightforward part of the install. I made a shelf for it out of starboard and mounted it to the stringer. I really like having the rudder position displayed on the AP control and the MFD when I pull into the marina. I can then ensure its centered before backing into my slip.

While I was all over the boat routing wires anyway, I took the opportunity to install a raymarine seatalk ng network from the stern to the cabin. I've added a number of other goodies since then and it's nice to have it all talking and working together on the network.
 
Pump in the area behind the starboard cup holder. Module in the starboard storage area above the rear u shaped couch in the aft area. Short runs to the helm for wires and pump lines. Also installed the rudder sensor. I also have an auto pilot.
 
dtfeld said:
Pulling a trunk line into the cabin isn't too difficult and can be useful as you likely want to add things to the N2K network like radio or water tankbsensor. The manual usually has a diagram of all the wires and plumbing. You can piggyback those same routes.

I like the bilge location the best, but there are others including outboard of the helm seat. I think all of the sensors... GPS AR200 etc can be arch mounted, but would be my last choice
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I like the idea of the center bilge for the EV-1. But trying to figure out how to run the wire has been difficult. I have fiberglass rods and fish snake. How did you do it? any help would be appreciated. Starting at the bilge, a simple hole into the shower sump area, and then it heads into a another hole towards the freshwater tank, cant see the path and the snakes just stop. It looks like it may take a sharp turn towards the starboard panel hard to tell. Did you take off/out any paneling or appliances to snake it? Starting at the helm the hole/plugged water tight seal looks to head to the starboard paneling, what path would it take to the bilge?
 
Material Purpose said:
I like the idea of the center bilge for the EV-1. But trying to figure out how to run the wire has been difficult. I have fiberglass rods and fish snake. How did you do it? any help would be appreciated. Starting at the bilge, a simple hole into the shower sump area, and then it heads into an another hole towards the freshwater tank, cant see the path and the snakes just stop. It looks like it may take a sharp turn towards the starboard panel hard to tell. Did you take off/out any paneling or appliances to snake it? Starting at the helm the hole/plugged water tight seal looks to head to the starboard paneling, what path would it take to the bilge?
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Yours is a newer era of boat, so I’m not familiar with the wire/water routing, but you’ll likely need to pull some panels and access ports. It’s a PITA for sure.

I would put a post in the 320 thread. I guarantee somebody has done this and knows the details. Pulling the first time is the hardest, cause you’re looking for the unknown. I would start by looking for access behind the Main electrical panel…you’ll see where they pulled wires and start working backwards (or forward from there).
 
stg099 said:
I installed the pump in the bilge. My model came from the factory with the seastar power steering pump, so I got the seastar piggyback AP pump that fit right up to the PS pump, so no new lines were needed.

I mounted the Brain box under the helm, so the only piece of equipment under the gunwhale is the EV-1. I've been running it for 2 seasons now and it's the best upgrade I've made, really happy with it.
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Please could you describe the Seastar Piggyback AP pump, what is it :) I have a Raymarine autopilot in the installation process and am now wondering what all has to be replaced. -05 260DA with Bravo3
 
Heikki_R said:
Please could you describe the Seastar Piggyback AP pump, what is it :) I have a Raymarine autopilot in the installation process and am now wondering what all has to be replaced. -05 260DA with Bravo3
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The "piggyback" is a power assist pump to help take the load off of the helm pump.
 
Ok, great. Do you think that a piggyback would be needed in a 260DA when converting to hydraulic steering? Really could not find any info on it online.
 
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