[Rhodes22-list] Tiller auto pilot

Peter Nyberg peter at sunnybeeches.com
Mon Aug 10 20:47:19 EDT 2020


Tom,

The ST1000 is a stand-alone unit.  The only connection it needs is power.  

—Peter

> On Aug 10, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Tom Van Heule <tom.vanheule at intrinsicprograms.com> wrote:
> 
> What other devices/kit do you need to integrate it usefully?
> If my understanding is correct, you would need to add a 'seabus' type
> device and have something (plotter/ipad/etc) to input to the autotiller.
> a LAN of sorts.... the autotiller cant just drive itself, right?
> Sounds like its worth doing from the member responses so far - but this is
> not something GB specs out - would love to hear a DIY of retrofitting, or
> fitting rather.
> 
> P.S. Is there a good way to search for video uploads to the archive? Peter
> seems to have curated a lot... I saw a capsise test on a coast gaurd boat
> today, and wondered if any of us would sacrafice (not mine)/test for some
> video on Phil/Stans design to perform the same rollover test? maybe the ROC
> would find a boat to show its meddle? just thoughts. rambling... etc.
> 
> 
> On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 3:37 PM Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Mike R,
>> 
>> I love mine!
>> 
>> Check out our list archives:
>> 
>> 
>> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attch/200610/10/TillerPilotSetuponRhodes22.pdf
>> 
>> http://www.rhodes22.org/blew_skies/autohelm.html
>> 
>> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2003-November/011165.html
>> 
>> Mike
>> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
>> Nissequogue River, NY
>> I’d rather be sailing :~)
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
>> Mike Riter
>> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 4:18 PM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Tiller auto pilot
>> 
>> I'm on the verge of spending the money to get an auto pilot for the boat.
>> I'm looking at the Raymarine st1000 and would love to hear any advice,
>> opinions, good, bad or ugly stories about what other Rhodes owners think.
>> 
>> 
>> Mike Riter
>> SV Emma B
>> 
>> 
> 
> -- 
> Tom Van Heule
> Intrinsic Programs
> tom.vanheule at intrinsicprograms.com
> +1 303 525 5266



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