[Public-list] New Subscriber and the ICW

[5thseason at canada.com]

On Sat, 08 Jan 2005 21:15:48 -0500, Brian and Elaine Timmins
wrote:
Brian 
Yes it probably is the same model as you had, I serviced the
unit myself before I left and meets published spec's.  The
biggest problem was the time for the piston arm to move to
correct small adjustments.  By adjusting the sensitivity
control I can here the motor oscilate rapidly so it is
sensative enough, I am not sure if modern tiller controllers
will be any better.
John Boor
Mahseer

> 
> If your tillermaster is the same design as the tillermaster
> I had on a
> Tartan 27 some 25 years ago, it's probably time to replace
> it. BUT, before
> you do, open it up. If it has the string linkage (for lack
> of better
> terminology), it probably needs to be shortened /
tightened.
> If it's more
> modern technology than that, I can't help.
> Regards,
> Brian  ex#497
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <5thseason at canada.com>
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> Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 1:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [Public-list] New Subscriber and the ICW
> 
> 
> > On Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:57:24 -0500, "Jim Davis" wrote:
> > Jim
> > I have an auto tiller on the boat but found it of little
> > value. I found in the narrow channels evey though they
are
> > long I found that the boat began to yaw (side to side
> > motion) because the responce time of the auto tiller was
to
> > long, once it began to turn it just got worse.  The only
> > place where it was of use was the Jersy coast, Delaware,
> > Chesapeak and Biscany Bay.  My auto tiller is an old
> > Tillermaster.
> > John
> > >
> > > Having just finished taking the boat as far as Vero
> Beach,
> > I
> > > would say plan at least 6 weeks to Vero Beach.  John is
> > > right about long days under power, triple check your
> > engine,
> > > also I would have an autopilot - they are great for the
> > long
> > > straight sections.  A remote control is also worth
> having.
> >
> > >
> > > As for planning I used "Skipper Bob's book", the
Waterway
> > > Guide, Tom Dove's ICW webpage
> > > http://mysite.verizon.net/tomdove/  and the Atlantic
> > > Intracoastal Waterway Association web page
> > > http://www.atlintracoastal.org/ .   Also just before
> > leaving
> > > go to Skipper Bob's web site and get the latest
updates.
> > >
> > > Most important in your planning is to enjoy the trip,
> visit
> > > the smaller towns, play tourist and relax.
> > >
> > > Jim Davis
> > > S/V Isa Lei
> > > CT 35
> > >
> > >
> > > If man does find the solution for world peace it will
be
> > the
> > > most revolutionary reversal of his record we have ever
> > > known.
> > > George C. Marshall
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