[Rhodes22-list] Resp on autopilot, tangent to other recent topics

[benonvelvetelvis at theskinnyonbenny.com]

sorry.  I forgot about you last night.  I'm working at a client site this week, so I'm being judicious about my personal web browsing.

Going in front of my own metro council tonight about a zoning issue.  Wish me luck.

In other ways that real life imitates this list, I found a squirrel living in a hole in my garage wall.  I blame Brad.  I showed my killer cat, and the squirrel is either dead, or afraid to come back.

Ben

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From:  "Corley, Michael J COL MIL USA TRADOC" <michael.corley at us.army.mil>
Subj:  Re: [Rhodes22-list] Tillerpilot (UNCLASSIFIED)
Date:  Tue Feb 19, 2008 19:23
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To:  "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>

Classification:  UNCLASSIFIED 
Caveats: NONE

I appreciate all the response, "Da List" has come through again!  I
think I am going to go with the ST1000 ordering from Defender.  I do not
have the rudder-motor linkage. 
Ben, I am looking forward to seeing any pictures you might have. 
Art, I would be interested in hearing feedback on how your installation
goes, because I don't have a clue.
Ron,  Have not heard of anyone mounting it under the tiller.  I don't
see how that would work.  Would that take any special mounting hardware?

Robert, thanks for the insight and call me Mike; titles just don't fit
with the bar room image of Da List. 

Mike Corley
S/V Ranger 

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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Tillerpilot (UNCLASSIFIED)

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 

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