[Public-List] Tiller Pilot

[Andrew Johns]

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:  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 <
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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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