AP12R Question

[on the lam]

I had the Simrad ap12r installed in my Sea Ray this past spring, and had great results with the unit. As many say, i don't know how I fished without it. Anyway,prior to the install (i have twin 5.7 merc I/O's) with teleflex rac and pinion steering. So when both engines were running, the power steering was fine and worked very smooth, as in your car. When the engine that has the power steering pump was off, as expected, and the other engine running (no P/S) it would steer harder which makes perfect sense (manual steering). Now after the install of the ap and a new steering cable to accommodate the rotary system, with the engine running with the power steering, it steers harder than before , but smooth enough for the ap to operate just fine, and smooth enough to steer the boat under power. If the engine with with the power steering is off and the other is running without power steering, it steers so hard i'm afraid something is wrong. I have to wrestle it to get it to turn ????

I realize the steering basically runs through the ap, and may cause more resistance, but does this sound normal to those who have Simrad ap12 or 14??

[Tall Tails]

It was that way in my old twin screw amberjack with the same autopilot.

[chowder]

I have a 12R in my little Islander. I do not have power steering.The Simrad helm definitely makes steering stiffer than the original setup.

[ray koziatek]

pete do some pushups and get over it..,,most jersy guys have issues driving there boat so your not alone..maybe one of those 4ft sailboat wheels might give you enuf leverage..Hope this helps.

[on the lam]

pete do some pushups and get over it..,,most jersy guys have issues driving there boat so your not alone..maybe one of those 4ft sailboat wheels might give you enuf leverage..Hope this helps.

Thats what I needed, a constructive response to help me solve my problem. Just because you gave up drinkin , don't start rippin the jersey guy. BTW, I won't believe you lost weight (24#'s) until I see you in person