[Rhodes22-list] Tiller auto pilot

[Mike Riter]

More great info! Thanks links to the archives Mike. All good info, and like
Peter says, it answers my questions about what's needed to hook it to the
Rhodes.

Mike Riter
SV Emma B



On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 8:47 PM Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:

> 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
>
>