My new P70 is similar. Port side cockpit coaming. Challenging to read cause it is low and on an angle, but mine is protected where it is and can be reached from in front or behind the wheel. I do sometimes get disoriented and hit -10 when I mean to hit +10 when racing singlehanded. I'd prefer to have it mounted at the helm, but that would cost more precious time and money to implement.
Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jake Brodersen via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Jake Brodersen" <captain_j...@cox.net> Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2015 10:10:42 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Placement of autopilot control head? Dave, I have my ST4000 control mounted on the starboard side coaming. I find that it is a little too low when trying to read the display. It is also frequently bumped by people passing around the wheel. It’s way too easy to hit standby inadvertently. If I ever install a Navpod, I would move it to the pedestal. 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 Dave Syer via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2015 06:56 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dave Syer Subject: Stus-List Placement of autopilot control head? winter project 32a: upgrade electronics ('85 c&c33ii) Am removing the vintage B&G hunter depth and speed instruments, replacing with raymarine p70, i70. both are multifunction displays, and one - the p70, is the control head for the autopilot. 2015 was my first sailing season with an autopilot and I used it a lot - great investment. I was unsure where I wanted to mount the control head so I did so temporarily on the coaming in the beckson access hatch, adjacent to the helm, at knee height more or less. My season with the unit showed me that I could use the at like two locations - at the helm, (enclosure/pod on pedestal) OR beside the companionway where it can be operated from under the dodger, when motoring. Leaning toward the former, but still not clear in my mind.... Thoughts, suggestions, alternatives? Thanks. Dave _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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