[Public-List] Auto compass and tillers

[thomascwcj at bellsouth.net]

I've been unable to calibrate the auto compass on my new TP22 TillerPilot. Is there anyone with an A30 that has experience with this that can give me some advice? With a starboard mounting of the unit, and going in the prescribed clockwise circles, I can't get the starboard and port tack lights to stop blinking long enough to achieve calibration. Within three feet of the unit, I've got a locker's exterior lock, tiller head fitting, the engine's control lever and interior linkage; this doesn't seem like it would be enough metal to prevent calibration.

Also, I'm planning on replacing my tiller. The current tiller is a "drop" model that works well enough except that to get a full sweep I need to raise it in order to clear the cockpit lockers. Raising the tiller seems to unduly stress the tiller head fitting (this fitting appears to be original). I'm considering a "rise" model that would clear the lockers without raising it. The IdaSailor people tell me that most Alberg folks still order the drop model as a replacement. Am I missing something here? Thanks,
Chuck
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