My Autohelm 7000 shocked me when it held a great course in short 10'-12' quartering seas on a run from Block to Buzzards Bay.
My conclusion is that If the auto is set up right (underdeck) it should handle a variety of conditions. David F. Risch 1981 40-2 (401) 419-4650 (cell) > From: [email protected] > Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 13:49:56 -0500 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Stus-List Raymarine EV-100 Autopilot > > Same result with the X-5 on my 35/2. But I see the same behavior when I am > steering myself: it's so easy to keep on course going up wind or close > reaching - the boat practically sails itself. But on a broad reach or > straight downwind, especially with waves, it takes constant attention. So I > forgive the autopilot for its similar behavior - would be embarrassing if it > did much better than I can even when I am trying! > > Eric > > > From: Joel Aronson <[email protected]> > > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > > Subject: Re: Stus-List Raymarine EV-100 Autopilot > > Message-ID: > > <CAEL16P8i8oc2n=m5d4+0pjhhg96b-5y+vbc8+m_htmnmwqh...@mail.gmail.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > > > I have an X-5 wheelpilot on my 35/3. It is the predecessor to the current > > model. Install was straightforward despite a 75 page manual. Integration > > with my plotter was easy with NMEA 2000. I did it with no help and no > > prior experience. Total time was 12 hours, but if I had help (or fewer > > wires in my binnacle guard), I could have done it in less than 1/2 that > > time. > > It works great in a steady breeze, but on a broad reach in gusty conditions > > it has a hard time holding the course. Probably more to do with sail trim > > and balance than any fault in the unit. > > > > Joel > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected]
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