[alberg30] Auto pilot question

Tom,

Most people mount the autopilot in the starboard locker seat.  I didn't like
that idea, because it would mean removing the starboard cushion.  I used
a cantilever mount from Autohelm that I mounted on the coaming (with a 
piece of teak behind it to adjust the angle).  This has a rod that threads
into the mount and extends out over the seat.  This rod has holes at 
one inch intervals to accept the autopilot.  I do have to unscrew the 
rod to open the starboard locker.

 - George

> Thomas Parks said:
> 
> Last winter there was a lengthy discussion on auto pilots. My problem is 
> this. I bought a Navico TP200 last summer but have never installed it on the 
> boat. Reason? I can't seem to figure out a good way to mount it! If my 
> measurements are correct it would fasten to the boat on the lid of the 
> starboard lazzarette and I'm not sure the strain from the auto pilot would 
> be good for the hinge, lid, etc. And if you mount it to the coaming you 
> can't open the lazzarette. Mounted back farther on the fiberglass doesn't 
> look like it puts it far enough out on the tiller.Any and all suggestions, 
> etc. would be much appreciated.
> 
> As a side comment, it has been neat this summer to meet some of the other 
> Alberg owners who have sailed into my home port(South Haven, Michigan) and 
> had a chance to talk to them in person. There seem to be more of our boats 
> on Lake Michigan than I realized!
> 
> Will be looking forward to everyone's replies!
> Tom Parks
> "Tradewinds"  #48

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