[Rhodes22-list] Tillerpilot (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Robert Skinner]

Hank, I agree with your observation.

I simply find it a little more efficient
to have the tiller and the motor linked 
when motoring - and it keeps the rudder 
out of the prop on my smaller boat.

/Robert (watching the snow fall)

Hank wrote:
> 
> Robert,
> 
> One comment on your comments.  You wouldn't need the Tiller to motor
> link to keep a course under power.  The auto pilot shouldn't care
> whether power is coming from the sails or the motor.  If the motor is
> locked to provide straight thrust, the tiller should be able to handle
> the course corrections.
> 
> Hank
> 
> On 2/19/08, Robert Skinner <robert at squirrelhaven.com> wrote:
> > 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
> > ------------------------------------------------------------
> > "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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> > --
> > Robert Skinner  "Squirrel Haven"
> > Gorham, Maine         04038-1331
> > s/v "Little Dipper" & "Edith P."
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Robert Skinner  "Squirrel Haven" 
Gorham, Maine         04038-1331
s/v "Little Dipper" & "Edith P."