Raymarine sportpilot plus??

[bluedevil]

I have had no luck so I hope someone on here can help.

A friend of mine has a Raymarine Sportpilot Plus autopilot Model A12020 that the clutches and/or belt is worn and need replaced. Problem is he called Raymarine and they discontinued that model and no longer can get parts for it. Anyone know where one could get parts? I have searched every place I could think of with no luck.

Thanks

[csootsman]

Parts are pretty hard to find for that unit. Maybe you could find a used one and use it for parts. Thats what I did. I have a complete head unit thats just missing the on/off switch.

The spare that I have is not the plus model, but the parts are interchangable.

If your buddy is interested I would be willing to sell it. Clutch and belt are fine. Let me know

Clair

[bluedevil]

If you are sure that the parts are interchangable he would be very interested.

How much are you asking?

Thanks

[spoonfed]

I have that on my boat and it drives as bad as my wife!

[csootsman]

Sent ya a PM

[Reality Fish]

If it's a belt, I think you might be able to find a similar one here:

http://www.kenselectronics.com/lists/belts.htm#Flat

[bluedevil]

Thanks Lynn and I will keep that in mind but csootsman hooked me up and hopefully the problem is solved.

Thanks for your help Clair...

Did you receive the $$ I sent?

[gto_30]

Can anyone help me get the right belts for the sport pilot plus. Raymarine told me to send the unit in, so i did. Now they say they dont know why someone told me to send it in cuz they dont work on them anymore. They cant even tell me the part number of the belts which i think is a real kick in the ass. Can anyone help me? They still have the unit and are sending it back, so i dont even have it back yet. They have had it for a month w/o contacting me. They are very disappointing.

Jim

[BenLubbs]

I doubt you will find parts for it. I know that some people have resorted to buying units for parts. I personally have one on my boat right now and it doesn't work that great. I'll probably change it out this winter with a newer autopilot

[lubbco]

ive got one on my boat also. it seems like my compass looses its bearings.is it worth trying to replace the fluxgate compass,or is it a waste of time.

[BenLubbs]

I've spent a bunch of time researching and trying to make mine work. It seems like they are hit or miss whether they work good or not. I've decided to stop messing with it and get a new autopilot over the winter.

[gto_30]

Im still looking for a spare unit. Please contact me if you or anyone you know has one for sale.