I have a 33-2 and have had a like/hate relationship with the ev100. It is extremely sensitive to belt tension adjustment and it’s misbehaviours are well documented online. A not so well documented hack I learned last summer (as a result of yet Another frustrating standoff) was to lubricate inside the small idler wheels within the housing. This has provided a likely temporary peace.
When it’s dialed in it works pretty well (except in bigger seas, downwind). The recent firmware is much improved vs older versions. If I had to do it again I would go belowdecks, no question at all. The wheel pilot does not seem very robust though to be fair nothing has actually broken in 5 seasons use. (14 weeks of weekends annually, in fresh water….). If I were to upgrade I would likely use an octopus drive as it’s reasonable in cost and flexible as to location. Be aware that the base level control unit ecu-100 is not compatible with remote actuators, so if you want to leave yourself the upgrade option, purchase the next model up. (Needs a connection for an electrically operated clutch, plus adequate current for the drive) Dave Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 22, 2021, at 12:10 PM, Novabraid via CnC-List <[email protected]> > 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 > > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
