I am installing a wheel-drive EV-100 autopilot on my 1985 C36, Hull number 397.
I would like to know where owners have installed the EV-1 sensor and the Actuator Control Unit (ACU-100) components for this sytem.
The EV-100 I bought is replacing the ST4000.
Thanks
On mine, the EV-1 is in the hanging locker in the aft cabin, and the ACU-100 is mounted in the wiring compartment behind the breaker panel at the nav station. 1993 mk1.5 #1238.
Don Lincoln
"Nancy Lynn"
1993 Catalina MK1.5, Hull 1238
LaSalle, MI (Lake Erie)
Universal M-35AC
Hi John,
I place the EV-1 sensor on the Aft bulkhead, next to the hanging locker. As we use the hanging locker, I thought it might get in the way or be damaged. The ACU-100 is mounted on the outside of the hanging locker. There is one cable going to the EV-1 and the remanider are in the hanging lock as they are covered with a plastic box.
Hope this helps.
Lou Bruska
Sojourn
C36 MK1 Hull $495
Lou Bruska
Sojourn
1985 C-36 Mk-I TR #495
Eldean Shipyard
Lake Macatawa (Holland, MI) Lake Michigan
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Thank you both for the input. It is very helpful
Hi John, I was at the boat today.
Attached are photos
Lou Bruska
Sojourn
1985 C-36 Mk-I TR #495
Eldean Shipyard
Lake Macatawa (Holland, MI) Lake Michigan
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Thanks for the great pictures!
A few questions:
Thanks for your assistance!
I'll answer your questions in bold below.
Hope that helps.
Lou Bruska
Sojourn
C-36 Mk I, Hull 495
Lou Bruska
Sojourn
1985 C-36 Mk-I TR #495
Eldean Shipyard
Lake Macatawa (Holland, MI) Lake Michigan
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This is excellent information!
Thank you!
John O
Mk1 #397
You will love the wheel drive, it is so nice to let the electronic take over and (keeping an eye up front) watch the world go by. I installed ours on the bulkhead behind the chart table in the back bearth. The compas was installed where the track for the folding divider used to be directly next to the companionway stairs. Its tucked out of the way but centered in the boat as was instructd in the install instructions. we did a whole system upgrade this season..what a difference!
Larry
Larry Robcke
MKl Tech Editor S/V L' Amante #319, 1984 C36
Sailing Long Island sound and the Hudson River
I also have an 1985 36, hull # 485.
I placed the sensor as low as practicle below and to the right of the galley sinks. I located it there as the instructions stated as low as possible and as close to centreline of the boat. I removed the center drawer but maintained the drawer face to allow to maintain astetics. I have not detected any issues regarding the sensors reaction to the metal sinks or diesel tanks.
Cheers
Kevin
1985 36 M1 # 485
Bronte Outer Harbour
Ont Canada