[Rhodes22-list] Keller's Auto Helm

[bchilds1]

I am still in the planning phase right now.  I have decided on the Raytheon.
I need some attention to the mounting.  I had a 32 footer for about 12 years
and used an autohelm on that boat.  It was a heavy duty modle and worked
great.  We called it Hagar because the boat was build in Denmark. During our
long sails (mostly motoring because of lack of wind) it was a life saver.
We would sail for 72 hours straight, taking the boat from the Detroit area
up lake Huron to Canada.

Now I have the trailerable Rhodes and I do not have long 72 hours sails (I
am too old for that now)  but need an autohelm for my single handling since
my wife does not sail and my two boys (26 and 31) are out working for a
living.

----- Original Message -----
From: Kroposki <kroposki at innova.net>
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Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 5:50 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Keller's Auto Helm


>
> Bob,
> Did you ever get your autopilot operational?????
>                       Ed K
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of bchilds1
> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 10:31 PM
> To: Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Auto Helm
>
> Since I am about to retire I have spent some time studying up on the
> addition of an auto helm. I plan to do more single handed cruising.  I
> have reviewed the information collected on the Rhodes22 FAQ page but
> have some additional questions for the experts out there. I see that
> many have used the Raymarine or Raytheon auto helm. Does anyone have
> experience with the Simrad TP20 auto helm?  For about the same money as
> the ST1000 it has a little more thrust (154# vs 125#)
>
> Also, does anyone have some pictures of the installation, mainly at the
> deck attachment.  I plan to install it myself since I have experience
> with fiberglass, etc and feel comfortable with the installation.
>
>  Bryan
> "Escape"
>  Rhodes 22
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