Need a bit of help with new S1000 Autopilot

[TunaJoe]

Never fails. Research the heck out of something, buy it, then hit a snag installing.

Bought the RM S1000 AP, primarily based on reviews here on CP.

After installing the new fittings, I realized that the hoses are too long, and that I need a 90 degree fitting so I don't kink them. No way they are going to fit with just the fittings that came in the box.

Ran over to the local ACE hardware store and pieced together a hokey looking bunch of fittings.
Does anyone think using these pieces will be a problem? Other than too many joints?

My other option is to have a new, shorter piece of hose made up with a 90 degree piece integrated onto the hose.

How did others with a 2520 manage these problems?

Thanks!

 

[TunaJoe]

closeup

 

[Bryan 2530]

Can you put the T side of the fitting into the pump for more clearance?

 

[TunaJoe]

The T side are different types of threads (Pipe vs compression).

 

[Bryan 2530]

Found this in the archives.

http://www.classicparker.com/phpBB2/vie ... php?t=3557

 

[TunaJoe]

Bryan, thanks a bunch!

That helped!

Maybe my small local hardware store just didnt have the correct fittings.

I'm going to call SeaStar tomorrow about some custom lines too. Even if I had the correct fittings, the lines are too long.

Anyone with a 2520 that has installed the RM S1000?

 

[TunaJoe]

OK, after studying those pics, I could get a street 90 with pipe threads and run everything off the side like seen in the pics.....

 

[ReelyNauti]

looking into a auto pilot my self have twins yammie 4x on a 2820 , the question is how much will i expect to spend? did u get the remote?

 

[TunaJoe]

RN

I bought the S1000. Designed for boats up to 25 feet.

Yours might be a bit too big for this particular AP.
Mine did come with a remote. That seems to be the only way to control the AP.

 

[Brian S]

RN


Mine did come with a remote. That seems to be the only way to control the AP.

Not at all- make sure you connect it to your raymarine unit. I connected it via NMEA cables, and I control the autopilot through my c80. I use it to go to way points which makes everything really easy. If you have questions on connecting it, call their support number, they will get you connected quickly.

 

[Brian S]

I wish I could get you a picture of mine. I mounted it with their connectors, the hoses are bent and there is no kinks. I have it mounted against the starboard lower section of the wall in that helm- looks just like yours. Unless my helm is deeper, it should work, I have had it for a few years.

 

[TunaJoe]

RN


Mine did come with a remote. That seems to be the only way to control the AP.

Not at all- make sure you connect it to your raymarine unit. I connected it via NMEA cables, and I control the autopilot through my c80. I use it to go to way points which makes everything really easy.

I was going to connect via seatalk. Was there a reason you connected to nmea vs seatalk?

Thanks

 

[Brian S]

I believe I did NMEA because I used up all the seatalk connections.

 

[Brian S]

I believe I did NMEA because I used up all the seatalk connections.

 

[TunaJoe]

Gotcha.

Did a Home Depot run last night, picked up a few pieces and looks like I got it figured out,

Thanks for all your help

 

[sbieleck]

Tuna Joe,
Did you get your AP hooked up? How is it working? I need one and that is the one I have been considering. I have same boat.

 

[TunaJoe]

Worked fantastic!
No adjustments needed.
Two thumbs up!

 

[RandMadeRods]

Hey TunaJoe,
Just saw this thread. Yeah, that was my boat that was referenced. For info, the AP still works like a charm, no problems whatsoever. Randy.

 

[TunaJoe]

Thanks Randy!
The pictures were a big help. I basically used your mounting design and adapted it to the S1000

FYI, I developed a small leak, so I'm redoing the fittings in Loctite 542

 

[RandMadeRods]

Cool, glad it helped. Just put a couple of Scotty downriggers on and used them Saturday. Should have put them on sooner.