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as I recall the only thing I changed was rudder damping #13. I went up two. I think I set it to 5.

My calibration didn't hold. The autopilot sensed heading does not match my wet compass. One of these days when it is calm o will recalibrate. It does not make a difference on how it holds the selected heading. I just point the boat in the direction I want to go, using the +10 -10 buttons, then press auto to hold that direction. I did change the rudder damping setting to make it less active. Sent from my XT1030 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Looks good. Yes, the 5 inches seems like not enough, but it does work on my boat. However, with 3 to 5 waves and wind mine will not make a 180 back to go the other direction. I have to crank the big motor and give it an assist. But once on track it works great. Again, that's only in heavy seas with wind. I have both my motors connected together for additional rudder action too. I believe you will find it well worth the connect disconnect. I usually only have to do it once on the AM and them when I'm done got the day. Unless of course you decide to pull up and go full out to a new spot. Sent from my XT1030 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

You can see the hitch pins in the pics I posted in this thread. Get them at home Depot, tractor supply, or harbor freight has a complete kit assorted. I even have a hitch pin in the bracket I made for the big outboard. It allows me to remove half the bracket to all the 70 HP to be tilted. Yes it's a little messing around but doesn't take long and once you get her connected you done for the day! Just push the buttons as needed. Sent from my XT1030 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I removed the bolt from the main steering and replaced it with a hitch pin. Quick and easy to connect and disconnect. I'm sure the st2000 will drive your outboards if you disconnect the main steering and reduce the friction setting. Sent from my XT1030 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Ssomeone told me to loosen the friction on the kicker motor, and it made a big difference. Also, I disconnect my main steering cable when I am using the AP. Too much friction otherwise.

I don't know what the purpose of the "wake up" wire is. I do believe my Lowrance NMEA output wire is yellow, as I recall. I am not sure my Lowrance has the correct NMEA navigation data to allow the raymarine to track. I beleive I read that it needs crosstrack info and I don't know if the elite 4 puts that out. I will look it up when I get a chance. My main usage is for it to track the heading so I can troll a straight line. It also works great to make 1 or 10 degree heading changes to avoid other boats. My unit lost its calibration, so its magnetic heading displayed does not match actual heading of my wet compass. I will have to recalibrate someday, but It doesn't matter that much too me. I point the boat in the direction I want to go, push the auto button, and it tracks.

The carb on my 9.9 evinrude 1983 is buried under air box, so I doubt anything will work. I tried to make one myself, but could not get it to work.

Be sure to put toggle switch in line with power. I think the unit will be on and drain the battery if you don't. I connected the nmea output from my lowrance elite 4 chirp. I don't think it is working but I only tried once briefly. Sent from my XT1030 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

It certainly sounds like you found the problem, which appears to be the trigger coil under the flywheel. Sent from my XT1030 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I didn't get a cover. I've been using a plastic bag , not the best option. I hope it is waterproof somewhat. I just soldered the nmea signal wires together, and connected plus and minus power direct ( through fuse) to the RV battery I dedicated only to the autopilot. The factory connector has tiny screws that you tighten to secure the wire. They kept popping out. Sent from my XT1030 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Tried the supplied power socket. It is junk. I cut it off and Hard wired it. Of course, be sure to fuse the power wire. Sent from my XT1030 using Lake Ontario United mobile app