[Public-List] Tiller Pilot

Mike Lehman mlehman at gmail.com
Tue May 21 07:10:18 PDT 2019


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On Tue, May 21, 2019, 9:42 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.
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> 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.
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> https://pelagicautopilot.com/collections/front-page/products/pelagic-auto-pilot-system-with-tiller-drive
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> Andrew Johns
> #104 Ecola
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> On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 7:58 AM Gordon Laco via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
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> > 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
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> > > On May 21, 2019, at 7:50 AM, John Irving via Public-List <
> > public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
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> > > 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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