If it is anything like the old version of it on the 35, it will do fine motoring and going to windward. Downwind with any kind of following sea will be not so good.
Joe Della Barba -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Paul Eugenio Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 3:20 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Raymarine X-5 wheel autopilot on a 38 Landfall Hi, After many years of enjoying (and fixing/upgrading) my C&C 29 I have am upgrading to a 38 Landfall. I few years ago I installed an X-5 wheel autopilot on my 29-1. The old specs for the X-5 put a 38LF right near the upper limits. I am planning on moving the X-5 over to the 38LF before selling the 29-1. Does anyone have any experience with how the X-5 performs on a 38 Landfall under sail? I am sure it would perform fine under engine power, and I have learned with a tender vessel like a 29-1, that good sail balance is key to a happy autopilot performance, so I would think that giving the stiffer sailing characteristics of the 38LF that the X-5 may perform fairly ok. Input from 38LF autopilot users is greatly welcomed. yours very truly, - Paul E. 1979 C&C 29 Mk1 ( 1981 C&C 38LF ) S/V Johanna Rose Carrabelle, FL _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
