Ron,

 

Interesting.  None of our local races allow the use of an autopilot, even
single handed events.  I have an Autohelm 4000 which does a pretty good job.
I use it mostly while motoring.  I motored for five hours in heavy fog the
other day.  It did a lot better job than I would.  Every time I tried to
steer I would slowly turn left.  No landmarks to steer by and I wasn't
watching the compass close enough.

 

Jake

 

Jake Brodersen

C&C 35 Mk-III

Midnight Mistress

Hampton VA

 

 

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ron's
Hardwood
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 5:54 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Stus-List Auto Steering For 29 Mk 2

 

Martin.

 

Thanks for your response.

 

I would use the autopilot mostly for long distance races and the occasional
short or single handed race. With an autopilot I would consider entering in
some of the long races double handed instead of fully crewed. I like the
idea of following a compass heading as well as a wind angle setting to avoid
accidental gibes and tacks. In the long distance races, even with the fully
crewed races, we are often short handed because of our shifts so having an
autopilot will be like adding a crew that is on 24 hour watch that I don't
have to feed. It will also be very handy when setting or changing our sails
in our club races.

 

If it sounds like I am trying to talk myself into this expense doesn't it
sound like every sailor's thought process?

 

Ron Ander

E.Y.C.

Toronto

 

 

 

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From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Martin
DeYoung
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 5:41 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Auto Steering For 29 Mk 2

 

Ron,

 

Are you thinking above deck or below deck and/or what is your budget?

 

Will you be asking the autopilot to drive while racing short handed or only
on deliveries?

 

On Calypso (24,000lb displ) we have an over sized drive motor under the deck
with its own tiller attached directly to the rudder shaft.  The brains are
B&G.  This set up will drive to compass, wind angle or waypoint.  I can push
two buttons and it will tack or gybe.  I have used it for single handed
sailing but mostly it drives when we are motoring or to hold course while I
adjust the sails.  The only additional feature I would like is a remote
control.

 

Martin

Calypso

1970 C&C 43

Seattle

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From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ron's
Hardwood
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 2:33 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Stus-List Auto Steering For 29 Mk 2

 

 

 

I am looking for advice on getting a wheel automatic steering system
(Auto-helm) for my 1986 C&C 29 Mk 2. 

 

We do some long distance races (Lo 300 & Susan Hood) as well as some
cruising. 

 

Any experience that you have, positive or negative would be very helpful and
appreciated.

 

Thanks,

 

Ron Ander

Etobicoke Yacht Club

Toronto

 



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