[Rhodes22-list] Tiller Pilot Recommendations

[Steve Bauman]

Just FYI, I installed my tiller pilot socket without reinforcing on the
back side. The fiberglass in that area is very thick, it is plenty strong
without backing. And over many years, I've had no issues.

Steve
Misty Anne
Sandusky Bay, Ohio

On Wed, Feb 2, 2022, 4:54 PM Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:

> Mike,
>
> My tiller pilot connection socket is also in the starboard coaming pocket,
> and that has worked out well as it is well protected there.  I often don't
> bother to put the cover flap in place after disconnecting, and that has
> never caused an issue.
>
> I'm curious about the need for a 12 volt socket there as well.  I have one
> of these in the cabin, but never use it.  Everything is either hard-wired
> or uses a USB plug for power. I'm up to 8 USB outlets in the cabin.
>
> I don't have a clear recollection of the wiring process, but I'm sure I
> use a fish tape.
>
> I find it pretty easy to get into and work in the lazarette.  To fasten
> the wood block reinforcement to the underside of the gunnel, I used a quick
> setting epoxy syringe from Home Depot, lay on my back in the lazarette, and
> just held the block in place over my head for 5 minutes.  This did fail on
> me once, so the technique could probably be improved on.
>
> --Peter
>
> > On 2022-02-02, at 14:01:54 EST, Michael McKay wrote:
> >
> > Hi Peter,
> >
> > I do have Bill's writeup, as well as Roger's email describing his Tiller
> Pilot
> > installation.  My boat has speed and depth transducers in the lazarette,
> so the
> > pathway into the coaming is already present.
> >
> > Since I will be drilling holes in my boat for the first time, I want to
> make
> > sure my plan sounds reasonable based on your experience.  I intend to
> install
> > the electrical socket for the Tiller Pilot in the starboard coaming
> pocket.  I
> > will also install a 12V socket there as well.  Since these will be
> relatively
> > small holes I am guessing that I will need to use a fish tape or
> something like
> > that to get the wiring from the electric panel connection to that hole.
> Is that
> > how you did it?
> >
> > I'm also hoping that my gunnel is thick enough so I don't have to
> reinforce the
> > Tiller Pilot mounting socket from underneath.  If that is not the case,
> I
> > believe I can reach that point from inside the lazarette.  Is that what
> you did
> > to put the hardwood backing block in Silverheels?
> >
> > Thanks for all you help and for the amazing library of videos you have
> shared
> > with our community.
> >
> >
> > Mike McKay
> > s/v Liber (2006/2018)
> > Allatoona Lake
> > Acworth, GA
> >
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