[Rhodes22-list] Tiller Auto Pilot Question(s)

[Clay]

Hola,

Although this pic doesn't show the mount (which I obtained from Stan) does 
show a Simrad which I love (also love Shannon the autopilot model). As you 
can see in the picture the mount is below. The plastic cap that the mount 
mounts into eventually wore out and I replaced it with a L bracket. Here's a 
pic of the whole outfit before it was converted to L bracket.

Clay
S/V Blue Chip


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William E. Wickman" <wewickman at duke-energy.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 5:10 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Tiller Auto Pilot Question(s)


>I am looking at buying a Tillerpilot.  It looks like the Raymarine ST1000
> is the one everyone is getting.  For those of you with autopilots, I have 
> a
> few questions:
>
> 1)  Is the ST1000 the best unit for the Rhodes22?  Anyone have or use the
> Simrad?
>
> 2) How did you install yours?  Any problems/challenges?  Did you install
> the pushrod pin above or below the tiller?  Where to install the base of
> the unit?  How about the power plug?
>
> 3)  Does the unit have to be installed exactly level?  It looks to me like
> it would be impossible to install the mounting pedestal (or base unit
> mounting hole) perfectly horizontal because of the slope of the coaming.
> How did you deal with the non levelness issue?
>
> I read in the Rhodes22 FAQ where Roger recommended a 3" pedestal and 2- 5"
> rod extenders.  However, a recent picture of Yankee Clipper shows the unit
> mounted nearly flush to the deck with the pushrod mounted underneath the
> tiller.
>
> Basically, I would love to hear about everyone's experience with these
> contraptions.
>
> Thanks,
> Bill W.
>
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