[C38] Auto pilots and AC

[William Knowles]

Thanks guys, Used to just buy a complete set up now have to pick control
head etc? The under deck unit is stronger for a few boat bucks more, I
think. Not sure how much room to work but if it's like the rest of the boat
slim and none. Thanks again.

Bill


On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 2:39 PM, tdtron at earthlink.net
<tdtron at earthlink.net>wrote:

>
> Hello Bill of Flying Goose and group,
>
> Regardless of the brand and type of electronic steering you select, if you
> relieve the weather helm load by using bungee cords on the wheel it will
> not only save wear and tear on your steering system but also greatly extend
> the charge of your batteries.
>
> I burned up my first Autohelm servo motor when it got so hot it melted the
> nylon planetary gears.  Afterwards I started using bungee cords to
> neutralize the weather helm and the new servo was then hardly warm to the
> touch and my battery bank lasted much longer between charges.
>
> Tom Troncalli
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Larry Malmberg <larrypi at roadrunner.com>
> > To: Catalina 38 Listserve <listserve at catalina38.org>
> > Date: 3/31/2013 1:23:32 PM
> > Subject: Re: [C38] Auto pilots and AC
> >
> > Bill, we have the usual Raymarine Autohelm ST6400 I think.  We have had
> > problems with the "brain" and have sent it to Raymarine for repair three
> > times and I think the belt needs replacing again.  Other than that it
> works
> > just fine.  LOL
> >
> >
> >
> > Larry Malmberg  Team Hassle
> > 7231 Boulder Avenue #507
> > Highland, CA 92346
> > Telephone:  909-208-1847
> > Fascimiline: 909-991-7568
> > E Mail:  larrypi at roadrunner.com
> >
> > Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely
> in
> > a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside,
> > thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming; "WOW-- What
> a
> > Ride!"
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
> > [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of William Knowles
> > Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 10:06 AM
> > To: listserve at catalina38.org
> > Subject: [C38] Auto pilots and AC
> >
> > Any ideas on auto pilots my simrade bite the bullet last fall., wheel vs
> > down below etc.  Do you think that a 12000 btu unit would be enough
> cooling
> > power? Does anyone have any experience with flag ship or ocean breeze
> units?
> > they use the KISS principle seems like a good idea. Any and all thoughts
> > appreciated. Thanks
> >
> > Bill Flying Goose  324
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W H Knowles
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