mixing and matching…in my case the Raymarine does not connect to the B&G wind instrumentation or the chart plotter as well.
But…but the main issues is that the tiller kicks off so it’s very un-reliable to a point where I’m not using it. I can probably still sell it at a good price to a boat that could use it and that would allow me to…..find the right unit. > On May 29, 2019, at 11:39 AM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I’m here — but haven’t done anything quite like this with a tiller, so I’m > waiting to see if other owners of that model chime in. And yes, I think > James is correct, the EV-100 tiller pilot is under-sized for this vessel. > > Keep in mind that within certain parameters, you can mix and match autopilot > course computers and drives. In Richard’s case, it was a Raymarine system > with an Octopus hydraulic linear drive. > > — Fred > > Fred Street -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > >> On May 29, 2019, at 2:28 PM, Richard Bush via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> >> I would highly recommend you contact Fred STreet of this List; >> f...@postaudio.net <mailto:f...@postaudio.net> >> Fred was able spec and procure everything needed to install an under deck >> Octopus autopilot for my 37; its tight, but it works....very nice to have >> Fred as a resource as well... he has patiently helped me even when I ask >> repeat questions! >> >> Richard >> sv Bushmark4: 1985 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 596 >> Richard N. Bush >> 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine >> Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 >> 502-584-7255 >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: James Bibb via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> >> To: Chuck S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> >> Cc: James Bibb <jamesb...@me.com <mailto:jamesb...@me.com>> >> Sent: Wed, May 29, 2019 11:31 am >> Subject: Stus-List Auto pilot advice 34-36R >> >> I’ve given up on my Raymarine Ev-100 Tiller pilot. It the motor drive >> alway’s kicks out and it’s a year old. I’m assuming it’s under-powered for >> the size of boat I’m asking it to maneuver. My electronics are B&G >> Triton2’s….looking at the B&G pilot model so that I can utilize my chart >> plotter, etc. Any experience placing a ram underneath the stern rudder tube >> deck plate in these models? there’s a location for a pedestal for other >> models instead of a tiller. I hope to mount it underneath the deck plate >> but outside of the hull with a arm off of the rudder post below the tiller. >> I am considering a ram style for the movement. >> >> Thanks >> >> James Bibb >> C&C 34-36R >> Darwin’s Folly > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >
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