Autohelm 6000

[bdcruzer]

This is for Mikem the original poster of this thread. Are you still looking for a computer? I found one on ebay out of Okland Ca, which I bid on and won ($100). However it turned out to be the exact one I already had and I refused it. (the seller would not answer my inquiries until four days after the close of the auction) He relisted it but I just checked and couldnot find it. However, if you still want one, (it is NOT seatalk compatable) I think I still have his number and will check on it for you. It might have sold tho. Let me know.

Jay

[bdcruzer]

Just saw a 6000 wired remote unit on ebay (ebay Motors-Boats) which looks like it might work. have to check on the Seatalk issue tho.

good luck
Jay

[Windfall35]

Jay, thank you for your quick (and helpful) response....Just to be clear, the control box for the Autohelm 6000 I'm looking for is the unit that is installed in the cockpit with the six buttons (ie engage autopilot/standby/10 degree course change left or right/1 degree course change left or right) - I'd also be happy to buy a complete working system if someone has upgraded theirs and swapped it out for the parts. If we are thinkking about the same pieces, I would be most grateful for any directional steers you might offer. Best regards

[Pleiades]

I have the following Autohelm 6000 components for sale...all in excellent condition:
1.Course computer & fluxgate compass 12VDC – (Z024)
2.Radio navigation interface – (Z043)
3.Hand held control unit – socket & cable (D091)
4.Hand held control unit – (Z027)

John

[odayhappyours]

Hey i used to work in Whiterock in the early 90s in caps bicycle store. And i got 2 vancouver girls as crew right now. Im always on the look out for stuff for my (bloody) autohelm 6000. What are thinking cash-wise
Phil

[bdcruzer]

Hi, I might be interested in the Computer. I have a 6000ST control unit but need a Computer to match. It must be a Series 2 or better with Sea Talk. don't know about the Nav unit....

thanks, Jay

[Pleiades]

Originally Posted by odayhappyours

Hey i used to work in Whiterock in the early 90s in caps bicycle store. And i got 2 vancouver girls as crew right now. Im always on the look out for stuff for my (bloody) autohelm 6000. What are thinking cash-wise
Phil

Hi Phil;

$500 obo takes all. I'm taking out of the boat tomorrow.

John

[Pleiades]

Originally Posted by bdcruzer

Hi, I might be interested in the Computer. I have a 6000ST control unit but need a Computer to match. It must be a Series 2 or better with Sea Talk. don't know about the Nav unit....

thanks, Jay

Jay;

AH6000 is not compatible with ST6000 controller...not seatalk. It is from the previous generation.

John

[GregShaw]

Originally Posted by mikem

Starfish,
My buddy and I are engineers and already replaced all the transistors. The problem is that the originals are discontinued and not available anymore, so we had to find replacements which are close to the original specs. The problem is even the replaced transistors blow after a short time so there may be other problems which are not easy to fix without a schematic. The only thing that keeps me going trying to fix it, is that it does work for short periods after all the transistors are replaced. This coupled with the fact that there are no original parts available anymore for this unit is making it very difficult to repair.

Mikem

Do you know the name and number of the original transistors? If not do you know what the equivalents are and where i can get them. It looks as though i have the same problem.

Regards

Greg Shaw