[Rhodes22-list] auto pilot

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I am purchasing a Raymarine ST1000 for a new R22 that will replace my storm damaged  model.  My last boat did not have one but I have been persuaded of its  value.  I had a recollection from old posts that installation requires a couple of extensions and other parts that do not come with the package.  I found an old post of Roger's but do not know if those instructions are still valid.  Has anyone installed the auto-tiller recently who has addressed this?

Bruce Greenwald
S/V Ruach II



On Jul 14, 2013, at 7:56 PM, Rick <sloopblueheron at gmail.com> wrote:

> With a remote control, it is like having a crew aboard.
> 
> 
> On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 7:17 PM, Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:
> 
>> I agree with Rummy that I don't think I would use an autopilot while
>> working
>> on deck. Better to let the sails luff for that. I had an autopilot that I
>> used for long sails where helming became tiring. The longest was from
>> Kingston Ontario to Niagara on the Lake - the full length of Lake Ontario.
>> The trip was 30 hours continuous and the autopilot was virtually a
>> necessity. It lasted the whole trip on one battery and took us through some
>> pretty rough weather keeping us exactly on course  and much more accurately
>> than manual helming could accomplish.  For very short term use I think it
>> might be more trouble than it is worth.
>> 
>> Graham Stewart
>> gstewart8 at cogeco.ca
>> 613 389-1737
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Richard MacArthur
>> Sent: July-13-13 4:37 PM
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] auto pilot
>> 
>> i know it's a small boat for an auto pilot but i have a partner who is just
>> learning to sail and wants to go out on his own. he has a hard time keeping
>> it into the wind when he's hauling out the outhaul which is a struggle
>> because our imf main jams all the time (previous owner apparently stored
>> the
>> mast with the sun shining on the part of the main which is exposed when
>> furled, the leech. It rotted an had to have a leech long patch which made
>> it
>> thicker) ,Does anyone else out there use an autopilot? There's a Raymark
>> tiller unit for about $450. it looks to be the best choice unless someone
>> has a better idea Sent from my iPad
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