Chuck
I have a C&C 35 Mk2 that has the older Raymarine ST4000 autopilot which
is being used at its upper limits. It does Ok up to about 20kts on
Narra Bay, Buzzards Bay and Long Island Sound. Have never engaged it
above 29 kts. The only problem I have had is the the three plastic "U"
brackets that connect the unit to the helms spoke have cracked and
needed to be replaced. I think this was due to the Edson pedestal's
brake which has become none functional and I initially used the Autohelm
to lock the rudder when at anchor/mooring. Not too smart!!
Don Kern
/Fireball, /C&C35 Mk2
Bristol, RI
On 10/22/2021 12:10 PM, Novabraid via CnC-List wrote:
I’m contemplating adding a new wheel mount auto pilot (Raymarine
EV-100) on my 1983 Landfall 35, equipped with an Edson 737 dual lever
engine control (the type with the two extra stainless tubes that carry
the control cables). I was curious to see if anyone on the list may
have attempted to add this style auto pilot to their boat using the
same engine control to see if there were any clearance issues between
the autopilot motor/drive unit and the control housing. This type
engine control extends below the top of the pedestal (beneath the
compass) and has up/down levers on port and starboard.
I am aware that I’m at the top end of the displacement range for a
wheel pilot, however my main reason for wanting a pilot in the first
place is to facilitate single handing the boat for setting and dousing
sails as well as picking up moorings, etc. I’m not looking to cross
oceans, just simple coastal cruising but since my primary crew member
has moved out West, not having an auto pilot means the boat will sit
on the mooring far more often. A below deck pilot brings with it the
challenge of where to mount the drive unit and the cost of the more
expensive pilot, the Edson tiller arm, and the fabrication of a shelf
to mount the drive unit.
Thanks for any advice.
Chuck Gilchrest
S/V Half Magic
1983 Landfall 35
Padanaram, MA
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