tony_lavelle
Active member
My motor cruiser had a new Raymarine autopilot fitted 5 years ago by the previous owner with two P70R control/display heads (new type with with rotary knob). The "up top" one went blank during the winter due apparently due to moisture getting into the LCD panel in the sealed unit, supposedly waterproof (IPx6 and IPx7). The unit was always protected when not in use with the supplied rubber cover and a fitted PVC cover over the wheel and instruments.
I sent it to the Service Centre for repair and they have confirmed the fault as I described it. They cannot get a spare LCD panel from Raymarine and have offered to sell me a brand new P70RS for over £600 or a P70S (no rotary knob) for slightly less.
The price seems outrageous to me, especially if they only last 5 years despite being "waterproof" and "weatherproof".
I just wondered (a) if any other forumites have had the same problem and (b) if it is possible to find a generic LCD panel (with a small ribbon cable) to replace my dud one.
Thanks for any advice!
I sent it to the Service Centre for repair and they have confirmed the fault as I described it. They cannot get a spare LCD panel from Raymarine and have offered to sell me a brand new P70RS for over £600 or a P70S (no rotary knob) for slightly less.
The price seems outrageous to me, especially if they only last 5 years despite being "waterproof" and "weatherproof".
I just wondered (a) if any other forumites have had the same problem and (b) if it is possible to find a generic LCD panel (with a small ribbon cable) to replace my dud one.
Thanks for any advice!