Raymarine Auto Pilot Issues

[Flix2032]

Well this is the main reason I have stopped lurking on this forum and actually joined so here goes:

I have a Raymarine Autohelm with a 300 course computer and a ST6000 plus control head.

Through some very stupid actions on my part I managed to damage my control unit. To boil it down I managed to ask it to over load it self and burned up one of the resisters in it. While I have managed to fix the actual burned out parts of the control unit I manged to damage the LCD beyond my repair ability ( I am fine with soldering SMD components but it seems if you manage to scrape the printed traces on the glass I can not repair that )

So here is my question: Can I upgrade my control unit to the new 6002 or do I need to replace the entire course computer also. If I need to replace the course computer I will be changing it out to garmin to better interface with the rest of my systems. But if a 6002 will interface with my course computer I will keep my current system as it is for the most part easily repaired by me.

I know someone is going to pipe in that I should just call Raymarine and belive me I plan on it before I actually purchase a new control unit. And I will update this thread with the info once I get it. But I have read through several posts on these older outdated autohelms with few clear answers. So I hope to add to the general knowledge on the subject.

Thanks for any info.

Phil

[jstevens]

Phil,
I believe the St6002 will work just fine with your Type 300 computer. I say I believe because I haven't personally implemented that configuration. Basically the ST6000+ and ST6002 are just SeaTalk devices that send AP-specific SeaTalk messages to the Course Computer. It is possible the ST6002 generates some SeaTalk messages that the T300 won't recognize, but I believe you will still have the full functionality of the ST6000+/T300 configuration.
My experience with changes to my Raymarine AP configuration has been:

1. Started with ST6000+/T300 with ST600R remote in 2003. ST600R in the cockpit, ST6000+ at nav station.
2. Replaced the T300 with S3 course computer in 2006. I destroyed the T300 with a poor SSB installation.
3. Added wireless remote controller in 2006. ST600R sent back to Raymarine for repair.
4. Replaced ST600R with ST6002 in 2012. ST600R starting to fail again - no repair from Raymarine.

All of these changes worked seamlessly in the resultant configuration. From my perspective Autohelm/Ratheon/Raymarine did a good job of implementing a modular system. The components are truly modular and there appear to be few restrictions on how you can plug and play.


But as you say, best to check with Raymarine before committing $$.


BTW there are a lot of used ST6002s for sale on eBay, or at least there were a few months ago.


John

[Capn Dan]

Yes, the ST6001 or ST6002 will work with the type 300.

[FraidNot]

Looks like my 6001 has burnt out.
I have a type 100 computer - I assume that if the 6002 works with the T300 it will also work with the T100???

[Capn Dan]

Yes, the 6001, 6002 will work with the type 100 or 300.

[Searanger50]

hi,
i currently have a Raymarine X5 autopilot on a recently purchased Moody 36 (1981) but this keeps losing its way in rough seas. i am wondering if this unit is powerful enough for the boat as it displaces a little over 12 tons.

[TheOffice]

The X5 is for boats up to 17,000 pounds or 8.5 tons. I've been thinking of installing one on my C&C 35.

[simonmd]

Originally Posted by Searanger50

hi,
i currently have a Raymarine X5 autopilot on a recently purchased Moody 36 (1981) but this keeps losing its way in rough seas. i am wondering if this unit is powerful enough for the boat as it displaces a little over 12 tons.

Sounds like you need to adjust its responce settings. Press both the +1 and -1 buttons together and you will be able to change it. For rougher seas. you need to be on a higher number (it goes from 1-9), once youve selected a higher number, press AUTO and it will be saved. This has the result of the AP working harder and making many more course corrections to keep you on track.

However, I must say that an X5 does sound a bit weak for a 12 ton boat. I have an X5 wheelpilot on my 5 ton Cat' and it's little electric drive motor burnt out in 11 months!

[FraidNot]

FYI - New P70 is not compatible with older T100 and T300 computers. They will work, but you can't get into the sea trial menu to do a compass calibration. I went back to 6002.

[MVDarlin]

I have the same auto pilot and it has served me well for two years on my 50 ft motoryacht in all sea conditions. I had no trouble linking it to my Garmin chartplotter through the NMEA connection Any thought ot purchasing a used replacement component, amybe on ebay?
Korbey Hunt - MVDarlin.wordpress.com

[briblack]

I'm struggling with similar issues. I replaced my 6001 control head when it failed, and now have installed a 6002. I'm controlling a 300 course computer. But I can't find instructions on how to go through the dockside and on the water calibrations, in either of the manuals. Help?
Thansk

[Capn Dan]

Raymarine Retired Autopilot Manuals


2nd one down

[briblack]

Sorry, still struggling. Which one addresses a 6002 with a non-smart (300) course computer, for calibration dockside and on the water? The manual for the 100/300 course computer talks about how to do it with a ST6000 or ST7000 control head, but not for a 6002. The key combinations they give, and the screens they show, are different than what I'm seeing
Thanks
Brian

[Capn Dan]

If you had a 6001, the procedure will be about the same for the 6002. You are mixing ages of parts so there will be differences in the 300 manual.

[atoll]

Originally Posted by briblack

Sorry, still struggling. Which one addresses a 6002 with a non-smart (300) course computer, for calibration dockside and on the water? The manual for the 100/300 course computer talks about how to do it with a ST6000 or ST7000 control head, but not for a 6002. The key combinations they give, and the screens they show, are different than what I'm seeing
Thanks
Brian

not sure if the st 6002 will work with the type 300 coarse computer.

I was told only ST 6000+ and ST6001 ,or earlier would work.