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Jim Brener

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Autohelm Parts Source
« on: October 06, 2016, 07:17:05 AM »
I have an Autohelm 3000, I named him Oscar, I love Oscar, he steers better than I do, then Oscar broke his leg, I mean the lever that tensions the belt broke.  I repaired it several times before looking for a replacement part.  I found this source, http://i3dgear.com/ who had made an improved handle and cam.  I ordered one and it works fine.  The site is run by Rick Wallace and he sells other Autohelm parts and has made improvements on OEM parts.  He also has a technical contact who had worked for Autohelm if that help is needed.   

While not state of the art, this unit still works fine and I see no reason at this time to spend  boat bucks for a replacement as long as parts are available. 
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Re: Autohelm Parts Source
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2016, 04:12:14 PM »
Good source!

Thanks Jim!
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Re: Autohelm Parts Source
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2016, 05:39:40 PM »
Cross linked to my Raymarine repair source, here:

http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,7129.0.html

Thanks, Jim.  And thanks for your kind note on your renewal form.
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Re: Autohelm Parts Source
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2016, 01:27:49 PM »
Just an FYI, there's a C-30 brethren looking for a new home for a working (reportedly in good order) AH 3000.

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