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Autopilot fluxgate

Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2019 3:02 pm
by sailingzeus
Hi there!
My 28TE flash deck experiencing problems with the autopilot. The fluxgate is mounted on the bulkhead in front of the fuel tank and I am afraid it is not the ideal position. For those with a perfectly operating autopilot, would you please let me know where your fluxgate is installed?
Thank you and Happy Hollidays!

Re: Autopilot fluxgate

Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 2:15 pm
by MerryKate
Hi Zeus - my raymarine ST 6002 fluxgate sensor is mounted in the starboard compartment under the v-berth. The cleanest magnetic environment I could find. Just have to be sure to not put a toolbox right next to it. (this is on a motor box 28TE)

Re: Autopilot fluxgate

Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 5:14 pm
by Tree
MerryKate wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2019 2:15 pm Hi Zeus - my raymarine ST 6002 fluxgate sensor is mounted in the starboard compartment under the v-berth. The cleanest magnetic environment I could find. Just have to be sure to not put a toolbox right next to it. (this is on a motor box 28TE)
Exactly the same for me

Re: Autopilot fluxgate

Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 11:29 am
by catalina_mike
Tree wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2019 5:14 pm
MerryKate wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2019 2:15 pm Hi Zeus - my raymarine ST 6002 fluxgate sensor is mounted in the starboard compartment under the v-berth. The cleanest magnetic environment I could find. Just have to be sure to not put a toolbox right next to it. (this is on a motor box 28TE)
Exactly the same for me
ditto ditto

Re: Autopilot fluxgate

Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 10:56 pm
by carolmarie
Mine is in the cabinet, under the bathroom sink. It’s on the forward wall, toward port, as close as possible to the the boat’s centerline.
Don.

Re: Autopilot fluxgate

Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:16 am
by sailonset
In our 27FC, it's in the hanging locker, pretty much on the centerline and about deck height.

Re: Autopilot fluxgate

Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2019 3:31 pm
by sailingzeus
Thank you all for your replies, I am in the process moving it to the forward locker.