Chuck
minor typo! Fat fingers!! - should have been 20 kts not 29.
Don
On 10/22/2021 2:51 PM, Don Kern via CnC-List wrote:
Chuck
I have a C&C 35 Mk2 that has the older Raymarine ST4000 autopilot
which is being used at its upper limits. It does Ok up to about 20kts
on Narra Bay, Buzzards Bay and Long Island Sound. Have never engaged
it above 20 kts. The only problem I have had is the the three plastic
"U" brackets that connect the unit to the helms spoke have cracked and
needed to be replaced. I think this was due to the Edson pedestal's
brake which has become none functional and I initially used the
Autohelm to lock the rudder when at anchor/mooring. Not too smart!!
Don Kern
/Fireball, /C&C35 Mk2
Bristol, RI
On 10/22/2021 12:10 PM, Novabraid via CnC-List wrote:
I’m contemplating adding a new wheel mount auto pilot (Raymarine
EV-100) on my 1983 Landfall 35, equipped with an Edson 737 dual lever
engine control (the type with the two extra stainless tubes that
carry the control cables). I was curious to see if anyone on the list
may have attempted to add this style auto pilot to their boat using
the same engine control to see if there were any clearance issues
between the autopilot motor/drive unit and the control housing. This
type engine control extends below the top of the pedestal (beneath
the compass) and has up/down levers on port and starboard.
I am aware that I’m at the top end of the displacement range for a
wheel pilot, however my main reason for wanting a pilot in the first
place is to facilitate single handing the boat for setting and
dousing sails as well as picking up moorings, etc. I’m not looking
to cross oceans, just simple coastal cruising but since my primary
crew member has moved out West, not having an auto pilot means the
boat will sit on the mooring far more often. A below deck pilot
brings with it the challenge of where to mount the drive unit and the
cost of the more expensive pilot, the Edson tiller arm, and the
fabrication of a shelf to mount the drive unit.
Thanks for any advice.
Chuck Gilchrest
S/V Half Magic
1983 Landfall 35
Padanaram, MA
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