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NancyandBud



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 9:40 pm    Post subject: What autopilot works with mechanical steering Reply with quote

I know that hydraulic steering systems are easy to add auto pilot.

With our sailboats, we used an AP with a wheel mounted motor system.

Is there an AP system that works with mechanical steering for the C-Dorys??

I couldn't find the right combo of search terms here to find an answer. Sad
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thataway



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Generally there have been pilots which are put on the shaft of the wheel, and use the cable from the helm as the accentuate--as the tiller pilot type of sailboat auto pilots.

My personal experience has been far better with hydraulic pilots.

I have heard some good things about the Octopus system--but have no personal experience

Octopus.

Similar: Intellisteer Type S Remote,

Simrad has: Simrad HLD-2000MK2L But that would only work with non feed back cables. I would advise against it--even though I really like Simard pilots.

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NancyandBud



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Bob.
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