[Rhodes22-list] Tillerpilot (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Robert Skinner]

Art, I'll certainly check out what you say when I 
have an ST1000.  As to the source of resistance, 
I loosen the clamp on the motor so it will turn 
easily.  When I am steering manually (as I have no 
ST1000 yet), I notice little additional effort (if 
any) when the motor link is in place.  Having the 
rudder and the motor pushing in the same direction 
feels good to me.

/Robert
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"Arthur H. Czerwonky" wrote:
> 
> Just a thought - I'm about to install the ST1000.  Dave Bradley pointed out he connects the link only in close quarters.  When using the autopilot, it will work alot harder keeping heading or track if it is constantly linked, steering rudder with the motor in sync.
> Art
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Robert Skinner <robert at squirrelhaven.com>
> >Sent: Feb 19, 2008 1:09 PM
> >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Tillerpilot (UNCLASSIFIED)
> >
> >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."