autohelm size

[GrahamM376]

Point taken. I was really referring to my own boat which has wheel steering through a Whitlock system. It would not be an ideal setup for a quadrant driven system.

I'm not sure what you mean. My boat also has Whitlock steering - wheel and cables. As the ram works, the wheel turns. See - http://www.raymarine.com/ProductDetail.aspx?SITE=1&SECTION=2&PAGE=219&PRODUCT=380

 

[V1701]

On my shopping list this winter is an Autohelm 2000ST for my Albin Vega, 27 ft and 2.3 tons displacement. Can I be sure that it will prove a reliable crew in all/most conditions?

Should be fine, i have a simrad tp22 on mine. Very luckily managed to get a 2nd hand navik windvane which is fantastic, worth looking out for one...

 

[SAMYL]

I'm not sure what you mean. My boat also has Whitlock steering - wheel and cables. As the ram works, the wheel turns. See - http://www.raymarine.com/ProductDetail.aspx?SITE=1&SECTION=2&PAGE=219&PRODUCT=380

Fine if it works for you, on mine it will not. I cannot even turn the rudder with the emergency tiller unless I disconnect the cables. And yes, I have had to do that in a hurry.