Also, if you use the autotack function often (which I do) you want to be near the wheel and winches when you activate it. This assumes the primary winches are nearer the helm than forward. When on autopilot, I sit at the helm and frequently tweek the autopilot by a few degrees to correct for wind shifts, other boats, lobster pots etc. Dave
Dr. David Knecht Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology Core Microscopy Facility Director University of Connecticut 91 N. Eagleville Rd. Storrs, CT 06269 860-486-2200 > On Aug 30, 2016, at 4:31 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I can't help but wonder, if setting an autopilot is so you can leave the helm > for short periods of time, why is the control better at the helm? you would > think that being able to adjust from in front of the helm would have some > benefit... I know it is just my ignorance speaking but, I'm just curious as > to the benefits of one location over the other. Especially if you have a > compatible plotter at the helm and can make some adjustments (I know it lacks > some functionality through the plotter), would it not be somewhat redundant? > Not that redundancy is necessarily a bad thing... > Danny > > On 8/30/2016 4:04 PM, mike amirault via CnC-List wrote: >> I strongly recommend you put the control head at the helm, not on the side >> of the companionway. I had mounted mine at the companionway and ended up >> moving it to a box on the helm; much more useful there and you can display >> up to 6 boxes of data connected to the backbone. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like >> what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions >> are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated!
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