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

[William E. Wickman]

Ah ha!  So, if it get an autopilot with wireless remote I won't need a
porta-pottie at all.

Bill W.




                                                                           
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Bill,

I got the ST1000 2 years ago.  Haven't installed it yet.  Maybe next
year.  Looks like a lot of technology for the money.  I want to see if I
can install it on the motor lift to get it out of the way.  This is a
bit close to the rudder gudgeon, but the Rhodes rudder moves so easily,
and the unit is so powerful, that I don't think it will be a problem.
It is possible to program the units so the push rod moves more or less
distance as dictated by the mounting position.

The unit likes to be level, but it's not critical.  There is a lot of
adjustment possible in the software.

If it works out, I want to get a wireless remote for the unit that I can
plug into my laptop.  Then I can pilot my boat from shore, and take a
leak behind a tree any time I want to.

You did say you wanted to hear everyone's experience with these
contraptions.  Hope this helps.

Bill Effros

William E. Wickman wrote:

>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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