[Public-List] Tiller Pilot

[Hernán Scarnichia]

I also use a Simrad TP32. It works well but I wouldn't trust it for long
passages. It just does not seem very durable. I've used it for 2 years.

On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 8:12 AM Andrew Johns via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> I'm up in Vermont on Lake Champlain, Malletts Bay.
>
> On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 11:18 AM John Irving via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> > Thanks Andrew, where are you located?
> >
> > > On May 21, 2019, at 9:06 AM, Andrew Johns via Public-List <
> > public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > We also have not had good luck with tiller pilots, the drive
> electronics
> > in
> > > our Autohelm 2000 failed twice.  Currently, we are using the linear
> drive
> > > from the Autohelm tiller pilot hooked to an ST4000+ "below deck"
> > autopilot
> > > system. It holds a course much better than the tiller pilot did but
> gets
> > > quickly overwhelmed by moderate seas.
> > >
> > >
> > > We are planning on taking off for the Caribbean (and beyond) in a few
> > years
> > > and our homemade system would not hold up to full-time use,  so I have
> > been
> > > doing some research on new units. I like this one the best so far.
> It's a
> > > bit more expensive than a tiller pilot, pretty bare bones, but it
> appears
> > > to have a good reputation with offshore use.  I'm hoping to take a look
> > at
> > > it in person at the Annapolis Boat Show this year.
> > >
> > >
> >
> https://pelagicautopilot.com/collections/front-page/products/pelagic-auto-pilot-system-with-tiller-drive
> > >
> > >
> > > Andrew Johns
> > > #104 Ecola
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 7:58 AM Gordon Laco via Public-List <
> > > public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hello John,
> > >>
> > >> A number of years ago I used an Autohelm 2000 aboard a Dufour 31 on a
> > trip
> > >> from Martinique to Toronto.  When motoring in calms or sailing in
> > moderate
> > >> conditions it worked fine, once we were able to resolve water
> intrusion
> > >> issues.   It was unable to cope in heavier conditions particularly
> when
> > >> broad reaching in big seas.
> > >>
> > >> Our Alberg 30’s are much sweeter steering boats than that Dufour was,
> > but
> > >> I’d still say the various tiller pilots are only reliable in moderate
> > >> conditions or motoring.
> > >>
> > >> Gordon Laco
> > >> #426 Surprise
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>> On May 21, 2019, at 7:50 AM, John Irving via Public-List <
> > >> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> Does anyone have experience/recommendation on  tillerpilot on an A30?
> > >>>
> > >>> John Irving
> > >>> Scotch Bonnet
> > >>>
> > >>>> On Oct 23, 2018, at 1:27 PM, Neil Williams via Public-List <
> > >> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> These may be of assistance.  They have other videos that will help.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Chain plate replacement:
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> > >>>>
> > >>>> Bulkhead:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_WWGN_VNaM
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Both of these channels show how to make a curved template.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> On Tue, Oct 23, 2018 at 1:55 AM William Dirks via Public-List <
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> > >>>>
> > >>>>> I replaced one bulkhead and patched another on my boat, a Whitby
> 25.
> > >> My 2
> > >>>>> cents to add would be to use an oscillating tool, not a grinder or
> > >> anything
> > >>>>> that slings dust everywhere, when cutting out the tabbing and
> > plywood.
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