Using tiller pilot on outboard motor

[Refueler]

Take the cables off? Electric start at 48 V? How many HP? A planning hull at what speed?

I take everything back. This sounds more complicated. This is starting to sound more like a wheel steering unit to me, or at least on the fringe of what can work or of what I know. Also outside the applications that tiller pilots are envisioned for. If you are moving the helm a lot you will likely work it to death.

Its an ELECTRIC O/bd ... you replied to ...

 

[thinwater]

Its an ELECTRIC O/bd ... you replied to ...

Obviously. (face palm)

Interference problems are probably nil, since the pilot has a separate power source and the motor is probably underwater, but the OP should test that with his cell phone compass. Simple.

Whether the helm is too "active" in waves for a TP depends on the boat. Hard to say.

Without looking it up, I'm guessing about 20 HP equivalent. I'm still thinking a wheel pilot may work out better. Removing the steering cables sounds like a PITA.

 

[Alan S]

Its a simple job disconnecting the steering cable. I would only do it for longer trips in open water. I don't think the tiller pilot would be overworked even if it has to correct course more often as the steering is very light. It's a 6kW (8hp) motor runniing at displacement speeds usually on less than half power.

I'm not concerned about electrical interference directly but magnetic interference causrd by the high current cables.
Do you still not think it would be a success?

 

[thinwater]

Its a simple job disconnecting the steering cable. I would only do it for longer trips in open water. I don't think the tiller pilot would be overworked even if it has to correct course more often as the steering is very light. It's a 6kW (8hp) motor runniing at displacement speeds usually on less than half power.

I'm not concerned about electrical interference directly but magnetic interference causrd by the high current cables.
Do you still not think it would be a success?

My only reservation is not knowing the character of the boat. All of my experience is with rudders (3 boats with tiller pilots, one with a wheel pilot). Yes, it should work.