Neco autopilot HELP

[Mr__Max]

I have a NECO autopilot fitted to my boat which has aproblem ...... hmm it doesnt want to work, has anyone out there got a NECO circa 1980 or any info on repairs or spares its a VERY hefty bit of kit that was obviously built to stand the test of time.

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any info gratefully received

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[jonjo]

If the heavy electro-mechanicals of the Neco are good but the autopilot brain is beyond redemption I hear it is possible to mate a modern autopilot to the control wires of the old Neco gear.

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[Mr__Max]

I THINK it may be the compass which is mounted up the mizzen but I have no idea how to test it ?????????

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[pragmatist]

Have a Neco ourselves which was wonderful until the steering mechanism jammed. I know we have some documentation on board so if you haven't found anything by the time I next get back to the boat I'll dig some out and let you know.

in the meanwhile I found this on the web which refers to walkermarine and which has a newish phone no. so they might be worth contacting - their details are at the bottom of the pdf : http://www.walkermarine.com/walkerpdfs/2000XTE.pdf

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[celandine]

Jonjo is right, the drive motor on the old Neco is a superb bit of kit. It is possible to convert it to take a modern electronic brain wich allows all the interfaces etc. I had mine converted to take the Raymarine 150 core pack and it has worked well for 2 seasons now. Greenham Regis will do the conversion.
There is also Derek Coventry in Emsworth who services old Neco's but he is no good for doing the conversion - as I discovered after two long and wasted journies.

Mick



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[Mr__Max]

Thanks for that info I will contact greenham Regis

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[Mr__Max]

Thank you for your help

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[dgcoventry]

If you locate the present Neco company, they will give you my details. I worked for the original Neco Marine for many years and ran the service dept. I can talk you through some problems and what spares are still available I can supply.
I'm the funny chap who doesn't drive! You can get me on 01243 377868.
Derek Coventry,
25, Clovelly Rd. Southbourne,
Nr. Emsworth, Hants. PO10 8PD
derek.g.coventry@talk21.com