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Raymarine ST 1000 AutoPilot for my kicker motor

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Little Crappie

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Did you get a cover for it? I seen some on eBay. Was gonna hardwire but wasn't sure it was weatherproof


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garrymny

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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.

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tinfin

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Garry, so your not using nmea wires, or other wires for Seatalk? I'm not using a head end at this time but I may some time. Thinking of rolling up extra wires for future use. Thanks Kurt

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garrymny

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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.

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Little Crappie

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I'm not sure how well it'll work but my lowrance has a yelllow accessory wake up wire I'm wondering if I can hard wire it to


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garrymny

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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.

Little Crappie

Little Crappie

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Ugh I'm not sure the st2000 has enough in it to push my 115 yami tied to my 15hp yami. Need a 90 degree angle as the bar screwed into the panther tie rod had too much give to push very well. Hoping it works otherwise I'll have a raymarine st2000 for sale lol


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garrymny

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2 hours ago, Little Crappie said:

Ugh I'm not sure the st2000 has enough in it to push my 115 yami tied to my 15hp yami. Need a 90 degree angle as the bar screwed into the panther tie rod had too much give to push very well. Hoping it works otherwise I'll have a raymarine st2000 for sale lol


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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.

 

Little Crappie

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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.
 

That's a good idea, did you find a way to quick connect your steering? Thinking pin and cotter or something


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Little Crappie

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That's crazy, was just watching at st1000 control a 50hp four stroke and the guy had it disconnected at the main steering cable, combs try that for sure! I appreciate the help!


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garrymny

garrymny

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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.

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Little Crappie

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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.

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Lifesaver brother! You ever come up this way we're fishin for sure!


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garrymny

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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.

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