Connecting tiller pilot to trim tab.

[NickiCrutchfield]

I am putting a trim tab on the back of my transom hung rudder. The reason for this twofold: I am making a trim tab vane gear and I want to be able to connect the auto pilot to the trim to reduce the consumption of electricity. What I am looking for is a tiller pilot which has the ram and gyro bit separate. I know they exist, but am struggling to find where to get one. Can anybody help please?
Many thanks.
Nicki

 

[captainslarty]

The new raymarine s1 offers a remote ram I believe...
Also, the old st 2000 was available in that config and the 4000.. looky here
The new ones are rather expensive though.

 

[captainslarty]

Also Nicki, if you are brave and have an integrated st1000 or 2000, you can turn the internal fluxgate compass 90 degrees...
Joe

 

[NickiCrutchfield]

Thanks very much Captainslarty. How do you mean brave?
Nicki

 

[captainslarty]

Lol, well, if you want to open it up, fudge a bit of a mounting etc... no problems really.. but many wouldnt do it..
Send it to me in Spain and I will sort it for you if ya want.
Joe.

 

[graham]

You may find something of use here Nicki.