[Rhodes22-list] Tillerpilot (UNCLASSIFIED)

[benonvelvetelvis at theskinnyonbenny.com]

I've installed two ST1000s -- one pre and one post Katrina.  It's a valued crew member on a lake where I might maintain course for hours at a time.  I'll look for pictures to send along when I get home tonight.

Power drain isn't a concern to me at all.  Think about how little force adjusts the tiller when you rudder is set correctly.

Ben 

-----Original Message-----

From:  Robert Skinner <robert at squirrelhaven.com>
Subj:  Re: [Rhodes22-list] Tillerpilot (UNCLASSIFIED)
Date:  Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:41
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To:  The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>

Col. Corley,

As no one else has so far responded to your question on list,
I'll take a whack, although I have yet to put my money where 
my mouth is.

The ST1000 is well rated on other lists as well as this one, 
both for function and reliability, on craft from 15' to 25', 
although the latter seems to be pushing it a bit.  Mounting 
is relatively simple, and power consumption, while not 
neglegable, is also not outrageous.

The ST1000 remote control is a big plus, allowing you to make
minor course corrections while hiding behind a pop-top 
enclosure.  Using the tiller-to-motor link, you can also keep
a course when under power.

The Simrad also works.  I can't speak against it.

It has been said that an autopilot or windvane is equivalent 
to having another hand on board.  One or the other is in my 
near future.

/Robert
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"Corley, Michael J COL MIL USA TRADOC" wrote:
> 
> Classification:  UNCLASSIFIED
> Caveats: NONE
> 
>   Does anyone have any recent experience with mounting and using a
> tillerpilot?
>  I am thinking of buying a tillerpilot for my Rhodes this spring.  In
> the archives Roger P and MJM recommended the Raytheon ST1000+
> tillerpilot ($402/Sailnet, $377/Defender).  Add $120 for the pushrod
> extensions and 3" pedestal assy to mount it horizontally. Simrad makes
> the TP10 for $330, but it doesn't have Roger and Michael's endorsement.
> 
> Mike Corley
> S/V Ranger
> 99 Rhodes
> 
> Classification:  UNCLASSIFIED
> Caveats: NONE
> 
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-- 
Robert Skinner  "Squirrel Haven" 
Gorham, Maine         04038-1331
s/v "Little Dipper" & "Edith P."
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