[CA] [CA11] Dockside setup requirement underway?

[bmackie]

Thanks. I see now that I can access the rudder gain and what I need to do if I have problems.

BTW, we have had this Outbound 46 since new (2005) and it came with a Raymarine autopilot with this drive. It was only after 2014 when we upgraded to the Evolution pilot did we start to have problems with a following sea.

The linear drive is still the same model.

That said though, we just changed out the linear drive from our spare unit as the drive pin sheared off on the crossing. I changed it out quickly (the pin) and then changed out the drive when we arrived in the Marquesas as I noted that there was "play" in the hinge of the mounting bracket for the drive.

I am also changing out the rod ends in the steering (Lewmar) as I note a bit of play as well.

Is it possible to have the "old" linear drive serviced? I see that the the hinge on the unit would need to be reamed and have a bushing installed. The unit itself is still working fine but should probably be serviced after 26,000 miles.

Seeing that I will be in Papette, French Polynesia shortly is there a service center anywhere in the Pacific region? I would like to keep it running as a "spare".

May be a few days before I can reply....no WiFI available most times.

Thanks,

Bob