[C38] Autohelm / Raymarine Type 1 linear drive installation

[David Epstein]

Max,

Do you know if it is a Type 1 (12 in stroke) or a Type1L (16 in 
stroke)?  If it is a Type 1, my notes indicate that it rated for up 
to a 22,000 lb boat, requires a 10" tiller arm, and it has a maximum 
of +/-35 degrees of rudder travel.   The 1L is good up to 33,000 lbs, 
requires a 16" tiller arm as is also limited to +/-35 degrees.

SuperStar's rudder has about 90 degrees of travel (+/-45), so if your 
boat has similar range, you may have to modify your stops on each 
side so that you don't have a problem when the linear drive is in 
bypass.  I would think you could be able to make the Raymarine unit 
work on a 38.

When I did my research, I concluded that the absolute best solution 
for SuperStar would be the Nexus/ComNav HP-40 integrated linear drive 
(or the AP-23 with a separate pump), as it is fast, powerful and has 
up to +/-50 degrees of travel with the specified tiller arm 
length.  I have not yet purchased a Nexus drive unit, so I can't tell 
you about any firsthand results...

David Epstein
SuperStar, #122
Marina del Rey, CA



At 12:23 PM 11/29/2011, you wrote:
>I got a new one of this for free, and according to Raymarine 
>Support,  it can be installed with my ST400+ wheel pilot display.
>
>Does anyone has installed one of this below deck drives on a C38 ?? 
>If so, any installation pics or recommendations will be appreciated!
>
>Regards,
>
>--
>Max Soto
>C38 #198 ESTANCIA
>Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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