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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20875 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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Rock-C wrote: | Ok, I'll pipe in. I know Seastar is compatible with AP. But i have the Baystar, & love it. Other then ripping it all out & starting over with Seastar, what can I do to upgrade to AP? |
No reason you cannot use an auto pilot with Bay Star--that is what most of the C Dory22's have as the standard helm/ram set up. Basically what you do is to "T" into the hydraulic lines--some auto pilots come with kits. If you any hydraulic shop can make the fittings.
Ah, you so, Bay Star says that you have to have the "Sea Star" system.
Not true: As noted in the C Brat site: Here and Here _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 2:45 am Post subject: |
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My new RayMarine Auto Pilot ( I forgot the number right now) has a small, about 1 inch diameter wheel, instead of the buttons for 1 and 10 degree turns. I truly love that little wheel. I use it (a conservative guess here) 65% of the time my boat is moving.
I probably use it more in slow cruise, but if it's flat water and good visibility, it works (Charlie drives) then too.
Harvey
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SGIDave
Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 228 City/Region: St. George Island
State or Province: FL
Vessel Name: Seadation - SOLD 09/2013
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:36 am Post subject: |
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hardee wrote: | My new RayMarine Auto Pilot ( I forgot the number right now) has a small, about 1 inch diameter wheel, instead of the buttons for 1 and 10 degree turns. I truly love that little wheel. I use it (a conservative guess here) 65% of the time my boat is moving.
I probably use it more in slow cruise, but if it's flat water and good visibility, it works (Charlie drives) then too.
Harvey
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Yes, Harvey, that's the Raymarine P70R you are referring to...I have one on my Ranger Tug. It is VERY handy and I use it to steer the boat frequently.
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RobLL
Joined: 05 Aug 2014 Posts: 421 City/Region: Bremerton
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:46 am Post subject: |
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At my USCG Auxiliary classes the instructors generally recommend AP so that the 'driver' could be a better lookout. |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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SGIDave wrote: | hardee wrote: | My new RayMarine Auto Pilot ( I forgot the number right now) has a small, about 1 inch diameter wheel, instead of the buttons for 1 and 10 degree turns. I truly love that little wheel. I use it (a conservative guess here) 65% of the time my boat is moving.
I probably use it more in slow cruise, but if it's flat water and good visibility, it works (Charlie drives) then too.
Harvey
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Yes, Harvey, that's the Raymarine P70R you are referring to...I have one on my Ranger Tug. It is VERY handy and I use it to steer the boat frequently.
/dave |
Yup, That looks like my 1" steering wheel. But this one looks like it is set up for sailing.
Harvey
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