e 29 Steering

[Dave]

I am working on converting from tiller to wheel steering. Has anyone found a fix for the hard steering on the E2

[Sean Engle]

I think there is some summary tiller/wheel steering info in the E29 owner's manual. If you don't have one, there is one in the documentation section of this site......

Thanks,
//sse

[Dave]

Thanks Sean.

I am aware of the info you mentioned, but I'm trying a different tack.

I first went to Edson and they quoted me a system similar to what's in the E files.

The driving force behind my considering Wheel steering was to free up what is a spacious cockpit. The Stock tiller sweeps half the cockpit, and makes it considerably less spacious.

Unfortunately, Edsons' (and the E file) fix is still cramping my style.
The solution I am working on is to use a Morse cable system which I will mount on the transom.

Using an 18 inch wheel, I get about an 8:1 mechanical advantage, but with a 10 inch rudder arm, I end up at about 2 or 2.5 to 1 (as a function of the 42 inch existing tiller). I will be adding a wheel autohelm, and that's why I want to reduce steering force.

I am about 60% finished, but sailing keeps getting in the way. I hope to "breadboard" the system to finish engineer it before the boat comes out in the fall.

When I have a working system in place I will share it with EY.c.

If you've heard of anybody who has tried this, or if you could suggest some links, I'd be interested.

Thanks again.

Dave

[Sean Engle]

As much as it pains me to say this - try the Sailnet Ericson Discussion List. That's where most of the owner's still hang out (they prefer the simplicity of email to browsers).

You can get there at:

http://members.sailnet.com/email_lists/processing/index.cfm?list=ericson

You will need to register with Sailnet before you can use the list.

Be warned however - that that list generates a great deal of mail (about 15-20 messages a day), so.......

Good Luck!

//sse