pilot

Question, Is there some reason why I can use a Raymarine wheel auto pilot with some adaption under the cockpit. Gearing from the rudder post instead of the wheel? It would be far less expensive.

I just got back from a delivery on a lovely Jason 35, and the ancient AutoHelm 2000 tiller pilot drive motor failed about half way down the Washington coast. With three of us to take alternating one hour helm watches it worked out OK. On the plus side we had the full moon, Venus, and a host of...

Hello Folks, I am the proud new owner of an E27, (berthed in Dana Point CA) I am wondering if anyone has an opinion as to an appropriate tiller pilot for her for occaisional single hand use. the raymarine 1000 says it is good for boats displacing 6500 lbs. This boat lists displacement at...

We hit heavy sea's a month ago, somehow the wheel pilot got engaged and the wheel was turned resulting in the drive ring cracking and breaking, ball bearings popped out everywhere. I have gone through the owners handbook and can't figure out how to get the bearings into their cage and then into...

Hi, I had a thought. My autopilot is a Raymarine S1 wheel pilot. Tomorrow I am planning to tune it up a bit. It's not really performing as well as I would like it to. There are probably something like 5 to 10 autopilots tops that people use on Ericsons. My thought is that it might be nice...

I'm getting ready to install a Raymarine X-5 Wheel Pilot on my 35-3. It would be helpful to know from others who have done this where they placed the fluxgate compass and the course computer. For my boat, I think the best location for the course computer is in the starboard cockpit locker, near...

I am re doing our electrical system. The different books report different results. Anything from 5 amps per day to over 50. What has anyone discovered?

Has anyone installed a Raymarine Tillerpilot in their E-25. I figured I would ask and see if anyone has had any experience with this install. My E25 restoration is going great, and I can't wait to get out sailing!

In the process adding Raymarine S1 wheel pilot on my E27 . Would any member happen to have info or photos regarding installation of the "rudder position sensor".I have all mounting specs - - - just would like a " heads up" from someone who has actually installed a sensor on an E27 in the little...

My old palm pilot is NMC. Before I buy a replacement, can anyone recommend something that is good for navigation from the cockpit? Gareth Freyja E35 #241 1972

Hopefully, by the time Spring rolls around I will have an auto pilot. Have a few questions from you auto pilot Guru's out there. My only experience has been with an Autohelm 2000 (belt drive) on our previous boat. We sail on a lake and normally only used it when having to motor back 30-40...

hi all i want to install an auto pilot on my 74 35 II. there are a variety available. i would like your opinion of the auto pilot you have on board your 35. make and model, ease of installation, ease of use, would you buy the same one again or a different one. what you like and dislike about...

Over in the tiller pilot thread, there were some praises for the Simrad tiller pilots. I wonder if that same praise can be carried over to the wheel pilot units? The WP32 is the model I am looking at. Anybody have any experience with it? I've considered and ruled out a below-decks pilot...

Tiller Pilot, Has anyone installed one on a E-27? Any recommendations as to what brand and model is sufficient to the 7,000 lb displacement of the E-27? :confused: