I have a Raymarine ST 4000+. It is mounted to the coaming with an extension to reach the tiller. I have a handheld remote that allow me to steer from the bow to the stern. My 4000 is integrated with my Garmin 182C chart plotter. Additionally, I have a auto pilot tiller which is a regular tiller cut off forward of the pin. It affords more room in the cockpit. I built a cradle to support the tiller arm when not in operation. It is an easy maneuver to disconnect the arm from the tiller and push the "stand-by" button and manually take control of the boat. If you want to see photographs, visit my web site "ahsovereignty.com" David Hoyt Sovereignty Catalina 27 #65 In a message dated 2/20/2010 12:12:05 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
I am about to purchase a Raymarine St 2000 plus auto pilot. But I have some questions. 1. The PDF manual on the Raymarine site says I should mount it on the Starboard seat and attach to the tiller, BUT I have a nice set of full seat cushions that I don’t want to cut apart. It also says I can mount it to the side of the coaming and span across to the tiller (there are spacing arms available). Has anyone done this? 2. Is the St 2000 Plus the one to buy? 3. In practicle use, how do I deactivate the unit and manually steer? Suppose I on on a collision course and need to make an immediate course change, how hard/time consuming is it to press the standby and disengage the unit form the tiller? Or is this just a non issue? 4. How well in different conditions does this work? I sail on The Chesapeake bay and we rarely get “heavy” air conditions. We often get 3’+ waves and wind 15+ knots, is this the outer limit of the unit? FYI, Amazon.com has the unit for $567. Right now… anyone k now of a better price? Joe McCary Aeolus II. #4795, West River, MD www.aeoluswestriverwww.a joe at photoresponse dot com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
