Autopilot system

[eddie08]

Can anyone help? I've recently bought a Nicholson 38 which has a faulty pinta autopilot does anyone have a electrical wiring diagram or know anyone who rapairs these things. Or has anyone replaced there system and if so which unit did you use and was the installation easy.

 

[Simes]

Eddie,

Try "Boz" Sparks at Island Harbour, Isle of Wight. You can get him via the Richardson's chandlery.

Regards

Simes

 

[castaway]

I have a 'fully functioning' Pinta on my Halberdier... I also have the manual !

Its down on the boat so I will try to remember to bring it back and photocopy it.

What is the problem with yours ? Mine lives in a very dry locker in the saloon and I'm very careful about over loading it....2 factors that I'm sure have contributed to its long life.

The gentleman who serviced (and I believe designed and built them) was based in Brighton but has 'long gone'.

What 'drive' unit have you got.. mine is a rotary drive onto the shaft running aft from the center wheelhouse to the turning box down by the rudder quadrant.

I have played around with various systems ex ebay etc. and come to the conclusion that electric auto pilots are like lawnmowers... ie you never sell 'em unless they have a problem ! So basically don't replace with a pre loved unit .

Before going out and buying a new one ....get lots of advice and as the Nich 38 is probably similar to the Halberdier is so far as she is maybe a touch heavy on the helm compared to modern yachts with balanced rudders...What i'm saying is that you need to be well 'over' spec..

Regards Nick