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NancyandBud
Joined: 15 Aug 2016 Posts: 199 City/Region: Nashville
State or Province: IL
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Willow
Photos: Willow
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 9:40 pm Post subject: What autopilot works with mechanical steering |
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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. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20808 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ 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
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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NancyandBud
Joined: 15 Aug 2016 Posts: 199 City/Region: Nashville
State or Province: IL
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Willow
Photos: Willow
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Bob. _________________ "Is there a 12 step program for people addicted to sailing? Yes, & the 13th step is called a C-Dory" Marc Grove
Fair Winds and Following C's to us all. |
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