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thataway



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 10:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 2:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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
SleepyC Moon





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



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

At my USCG Auxiliary classes the instructors generally recommend AP so that the 'driver' could be a better lookout.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 12:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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
SleepyC Moon






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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