My Furuno Nav-pilot 511 died Help in Vero Beach?

JohnnyB · 04-07-2008, 17:34

Happy Fourth of July!!!!

We just got back into the states today, after a while in the Exhumas. My Auto-Pilot, a Furuno Nav-pilot 511 quit functioning early last night. I had taken the boat off of auto, while sailing through a nasty gail in the gulf stream. When things calmed down, all I get is "Rudder Drive Error".

I am now in Vero Beach. Can anyone recommend someone who is good with these systems?

THanks..JohnnyB

Chuck Baier · 04-07-2008, 18:33

johnny, Th e first thing you might check is to see if the rudder position indicator either came loose or the rod broke off. Next I would suggest you ask at the local marinas in Vero for someone in the area. My guess would be that it might have to go to a Furuno service shop and that might be in Ft. Lauderdale. Just don't have someone specific for you. Give Furuno a call and they will give you their local people. Or try GT Marine Specialist in Fort Pierce.
GT Marine Specialist Inc. 2908 Industrial 33rd Street Ft. Pierce Florida 34946 772-461-3888

Alan Wheeler · 04-07-2008, 18:47

What is the drive? If it says the drive has failed, then maybe the drive has failed :-)
If you let us know what the drive is (elec, Hyd) we maybe able to step you through a few tips to check it out.

JohnnyB · 04-07-2008, 19:34

A B&G Hydralic drive, with a valve to reverse flow...

JohnnyB · 07-07-2008, 20:19

Mine is dead...anyone have a used one? /smile

04-07-2008, 17:34	#1
JohnnyB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Boat: Tayana 37 MKII Posts: 28	My Furuno Nav-pilot 511 died Help in Vero Beach? Happy Fourth of July!!!! We just got back into the states today, after a while in the Exhumas. My Auto-Pilot, a Furuno Nav-pilot 511 quit functioning early last night. I had taken the boat off of auto, while sailing through a nasty gail in the gulf stream. When things calmed down, all I get is "Rudder Drive Error". I am now in Vero Beach. Can anyone recommend someone who is good with these systems? THanks..JohnnyB

04-07-2008, 18:33	#2
Chuck Baier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where ever the boat is. Boat: Marine Trader 34 "Beach House" Posts: 1,660 Images: 54	johnny, Th e first thing you might check is to see if the rudder position indicator either came loose or the rod broke off. Next I would suggest you ask at the local marinas in Vero for someone in the area. My guess would be that it might have to go to a Furuno service shop and that might be in Ft. Lauderdale. Just don't have someone specific for you. Give Furuno a call and they will give you their local people. Or try GT Marine Specialist in Fort Pierce. GT Marine Specialist Inc. 2908 Industrial 33rd Street Ft. Pierce Florida 34946 772-461-3888 __________________ To boldly go!! Read about our past and current cruises, the boat, some projects and a whole lot more at Voyages of Sea Trek And Now Visit The New Boats Site At The Beach House

04-07-2008, 18:47	#3
Alan Wheeler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marlborough Sounds. New Zealand Boat: Hartley Tahitian 45ft. Leisure Lady Posts: 8,044 Images: 102	What is the drive? If it says the drive has failed, then maybe the drive has failed :-) If you let us know what the drive is (elec, Hyd) we maybe able to step you through a few tips to check it out. __________________ Wheels For God so loved the world..........He didn't send a committee.

04-07-2008, 19:34	#4
JohnnyB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Boat: Tayana 37 MKII Posts: 28	It's a hydralic drive... A B&G Hydralic drive, with a valve to reverse flow...

07-07-2008, 20:19	#5
JohnnyB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Boat: Tayana 37 MKII Posts: 28	Needed...B&G Linear Drive T2... Mine is dead...anyone have a used one? /smile

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