[Public-List] Tiller Pilot

[Gordon Laco]

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
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> 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:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnAsYbcRJds
>> 
>> 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 <
>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>> 
>>> 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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