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Old 12-06-2022, 02:08 PM   #4
boiler81
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Originally Posted by Lshulan View Post
I’m getting a Garmin Autopilot and have a tech doing the work; He tech was going to install the pump by the upper helm as it would be easiest and least labor but Garmin says that the pump needs to be as close to the ram as possible. This is because the Shadow drive component might accidentally engage which would disconnect the AP if the pump is not close to the ram. The shadow drive is intended to temporarily disengage the AP when you need to hand steer, a very valuable feature I think.

Anyway, to avoid issues, I’m going to have him install it as Garmin suggests. Soooooo, would any of you with a 350 or 390 let me know where your pump is and if close to ram be able to provide specifics. Thank you in advance
I just took delivery of a 2009 MS34T this fall, and Autopilot is on the top of my list.

Would love to hear details of your install and which Garman Autopilot/pump you use?
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