[Rhodes22-list] Autopilot (was Roger)
Arthur H. Czerwonky
czerwonky at earthlink.net
Fri Nov 24 07:22:43 EST 2006
Bill,
The repeater displays more information, but looks unnecessary. Are you still in the water?
Art
-----Original Message-----
>From: "Bill W." <wewickman at duke-energy.com>
>Sent: Nov 23, 2006 6:08 PM
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Autopilot (was Roger)
>
>
>Art,
>Was the wireless remote a waste? It certainly wasn't worth what they charge
>for it.
>Do I regret getting it? Absolutely not! It is really enjoyable to sit on
>the bow of the boat and steer. Or even sit in the cockpit and not have to
>set your drink down to make a course change. It is a purely non-essential
>luxury; but then again, what about a sailboat isn't? I have the remote
>instead of a depth sounder and life rails and have used it more that I would
>either of them.
>
>I'm not sure what you mean by a remote/repeater. Is it the same as a
>wireless, but with a wire?
>
>If you arer thinking about going to Florida, go for it. Just watch out for
>the northers if you ventrue into the Atlantic. I can't wait to get back
>down there again myself.
>
>Bill W.
>
>
>
>Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
>>
>> Bill,
>> In retrospect, was the wireless remote a waste, or alternatively would the
>> remote/repeater be a better choice?
>> I'm curious to hear about your winter sailing vigor. I am planning a trip
>> to Florida. Luis is having his hip adjusted in another week. They have a
>> special at Home Depot!
>> Have a nice Turkey Day.
>> Art
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>>From: "William E. Wickman" <wewickman at duke-energy.com>
>>>Sent: Nov 22, 2006 3:10 PM
>>>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Autopilot (was Roger)
>>>
>>>Art,
>>>I didn't know that West sold the extensions and brackets. I ordered mine
>>>directly from Raymarine. Mounting the bracket under the tiller, you want
>>>as small a clearance as possible to keep the autotiller as level as
>>>possible, and to reduce the chance of banging your knee on it (although it
>>>is really nicely out of the way). I got a 6" and 3" push rod extension;
>>>that would be a minimum you should get. If you order the 6" and 4" you
>>>will probably be OK. It just affects what spot you drill the hole for the
>>>little mounting cup. The instruction manual very clearly shows you how to
>>>measure everything.
>>>
>>>As far as a close up of the gunwale installation, I don't have one but
>>>there is really nothing to it. Just get the right sized drill bit and
>>>measure 10 times before drilling the hole. I recommend that you drill a
>>>pilot hole first, and put down some tape to keep the gelcoat from
>chipping.
>>>
>>>Good luck! You are gonna love it.
>>>
>>>Bill W.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Arthur H.
>>> Czerwonky"
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>>>Bill,
>>>Oh, Great Autotiller guru - I am sending this before I order an ST1000,
>>>just to verify the extensions and bracket. Online, West shows 6", 4", and
>>>2" extension rods. Did you use the 6" (West#142851) and 4" (West#142844)
>>>with the 2" bracket (West#142810). West doesn't show a 1" bracket. Do
>you
>>>have a closeup of the gunwale installation?
>>>
>>>Are you still in the water? The COE did a job on Lanier, so have to go to
>>>the coast to get some sailing in. I'm really pondering the wireless
>>>remote. After all, it's only money...
>>>Thx,
>>>Art
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>From: "William E. Wickman" <wewickman at duke-energy.com>
>>>>Sent: Sep 22, 2006 9:57 PM
>>>>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Autopilot (was Roger)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>I may be the most recent Rhodie to install an autopilot. It was the
>>>>ST1000. I did not use a mounting bracket, but rather just drilled a hole
>>>>in the gunwale and fit the little mounting cup into it pretty much like
>>>>Bob's setup. I had to purchase two extension rods and a mounting bracket
>>>>for the underside of the tiller. The tiller bracket was the 1 inch one,
>>>>and the two extension rods were 6 and 3 (or 4) inches I think. I mounted
>>>>the power/control plug inside the starboard cubby hole to keep it out of
>>>>the weather and keep from having to drill another hole in my boat.
>>>>
>>>>While I was at it, I installed the wiring to connect my Garmin GPSMAP
>>>76CSx
>>>>to the tiller pilot so I could sail to a waypoint instead of just a
>>>>bearing; again in the cubby hole, and added a 12v socket to power the GPS
>>>>in the cockpit.
>>>>
>>>>I also got the S100 remote control. It was purely a luxury item and cost
>>>>nearly what the tiller pilot cost, but it has been a fun toy. I probably
>>>>would not have gotten it, but I got caught up in bidding on eBay and got
>>>it
>>>>for a really good price. The transmitter module is mounted on the
>>>>starboard bulkhead just to the right of the cooler inside the cabin, and
>>>>has wires running from the circuit breaker panel and out to the tiller
>>>>pilot plug socket. I can sit at the bow of my boat and steer, or make
>>>>course changes while making a sandwich in the cabin. Or make adjustments
>>>>while sitting in the cockpit without having to touch the tiller. It
>>>>certainly isn't essential on a boat our size, but it definitely has the
>>>>"cool" factor.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Bill Wickman
>>>>
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