Re: Stus-List Auto pilot installation

[Dreuge via CnC-List]

On my C 29, I mounted the control head in a small pod on the binnacle hand 
rail.  This worked
well as I already had an empty navpod, and I was using an iPhone 
navionics/inavx for navigation.

When I moved the autopilot over to the LF38, I mounted the control head on the 
starboard
cockpit coaming above the hand bilge pump and accessible from the helm.   I 
have a raymarine
e7d chart plotter at the helm, and eventually I’ll network the autopilot to the 
chart plotter so I will 
be able to additional control the autopilot from the chart plotter.

I did consider mounting the control head on the companionway bulkhead, but 
opted for the 
control head access from the helm.  As others noted, this is a smart choice, 
and I’m very 
happy with the set up. It also ended up being the simplest installation 
solution. 

I have an photo of the LF38 set up on my blog:

http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/AutopilotWork

On another note, I mounted a standard horizon remote mic (RAM3) along side the 
autopilot control head.  I know that this is changing the subject, but adding 
the RAM3 
was one of the better investments I’ve made. Having VHF access from the helm is
also a smart idea.

-
Paul E.
1981 C 38 Landfall 
S/V Johanna Rose
Carrabelle, FL

http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/

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> We have purchased a wheel pilot for our 1976 C 33, but are wondering
> where others have installed the control head?  The T shaped cockpit doesn't
> seem to have much 'free' space.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> 
> Annette

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Re: Stus-List Auto pilot installation

[mike amirault via CnC-List]

Make sure you put the autopilot control head within reach from the helm. I made 
the big mistake of initially mounting it on the bulkhead, not good. I 
eventually relocated it on a pod on the pedestal, big improvement.___

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Re: Stus-List Auto pilot installation

[David via CnC-List]

Same here.   Never had a need to change.

David F. Risch
1981 40-2
(401) 419-4650 (cell)


Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2016 20:41:09 -0400
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Subject: Re: Stus-List Auto pilot installation
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I mounted mine on a Navpod on the pedestal guard on my C 35 Mk 
II.Gary~~~_/)~~



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<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
We have purchased a wheel pilot for our 1976 C 33, but are wondering where 
others have installed the control head?  The T shaped cockpit doesn't seem to 
have much 'free' space.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Annette

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Re: Stus-List Auto pilot installation

[Rod Randow via CnC-List]

On my 1976/77 C the ST 4000 control head is installed (2001) on the
port T bulkhead (similar to  the engine control panel on the opposite
side). It is mounted as high and aft as quarter berth access will allow.
There is a round inspection port next to and aft of the control head. I do
occasionally bump the buttons with my legs when adjusting lines/sheets. On
this older unit the fluxgate compass is installed under the floor of the
bottom most hanging locker opening.

Rod
C 33-1

On Sun, Mar 27, 2016 at 8:36 PM, Annette Reesor via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> We have purchased a wheel pilot for our 1976 C 33, but are wondering
> where others have installed the control head?  The T shaped cockpit doesn't
> seem to have much 'free' space.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Annette
>
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Re: Stus-List Auto pilot installation

[Pete Shelquist via CnC-List]

Ditto.  It’s the only instrument I have at the wheel.   I kept the navpod base 
fitting loose so it can be turned to either side or forward for better viewing.

 

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary Russell 
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Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2016 7:41 PM
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Cc: Gary Russell
Subject: Re: Stus-List Auto pilot installation

 

I mounted mine on a Navpod on the pedestal guard on my C 35 Mk II.

Gary




~~~_/)~~

 

On Sun, Mar 27, 2016 at 8:36 PM, Annette Reesor via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

We have purchased a wheel pilot for our 1976 C 33, but are wondering where 
others have installed the control head?  The T shaped cockpit doesn't seem to 
have much 'free' space.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Annette


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Re: Stus-List Auto pilot installation

[Jim Watts via CnC-List]

Ours is mounted on the inside of the cockpit on starboard, in the narrow
part of the T. Wherever you mount it, make sure you can't do stuff to it
with your knees while docking, etc.
We have had sudden episodes of tight circles when someone rushes to the
natural point to grab lines. If it's disengaged it's just really annoying,
but the beeps drive me crazy.

Jim Watts
Paradigm Shift
C 35 Mk III
Victoria, BC

On 27 March 2016 at 17:43, Josh Muckley via CnC-List 
wrote:

> If you plan to operate the boat singlehanded then I suggest finding a
> place that is as easy to reach from in front of the helm as it is from
> behind.  Directly outboard of the wheel works well on my boat.
>
> Josh Muckley
> S/V Sea Hawk
> 1989 C 37+
> Solomons, MD
> On Mar 27, 2016 8:37 PM, "Annette Reesor via CnC-List" <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
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>> We have purchased a wheel pilot for our 1976 C 33, but are wondering
>> where others have installed the control head?  The T shaped cockpit doesn't
>> seem to have much 'free' space.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> Annette
>>
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Re: Stus-List Auto pilot installation

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

If you plan to operate the boat singlehanded then I suggest finding a place
that is as easy to reach from in front of the helm as it is from behind.
Directly outboard of the wheel works well on my boat.

Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C 37+
Solomons, MD
On Mar 27, 2016 8:37 PM, "Annette Reesor via CnC-List" <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> We have purchased a wheel pilot for our 1976 C 33, but are wondering
> where others have installed the control head?  The T shaped cockpit doesn't
> seem to have much 'free' space.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Annette
>
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Re: Stus-List Auto pilot installation

[Gary Russell via CnC-List]

I mounted mine on a Navpod on the pedestal guard on my C 35 Mk II.
Gary

~~~_/)~~


On Sun, Mar 27, 2016 at 8:36 PM, Annette Reesor via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> We have purchased a wheel pilot for our 1976 C 33, but are wondering
> where others have installed the control head?  The T shaped cockpit doesn't
> seem to have much 'free' space.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Annette
>
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Stus-List Auto pilot installation

[Annette Reesor via CnC-List]

We have purchased a wheel pilot for our 1976 C 33, but are wondering
where others have installed the control head?  The T shaped cockpit doesn't
seem to have much 'free' space.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Annette
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