Wheelpilots

[janda]

My Autohelm 3000 is faulty but there seem to be no alternative wheelpilots for my Halmatic 880 which has a bulkhead mounted wheel rather than the pedestal wheel more commonly found. So do I have to handsteer for the rest of my life?

 

[DownWest]

One of those that works directly on the rudder head, electric or hydraulic?

 

[janda]

OK but who does them Raymarine? cause I couldn't see anything on their site.

 

[DownWest]

If you look at West Marine's site, they do an overview of all types. Quite informative and,IIRR, there is something on bulkhead mounts.
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[TQA]

The CPT should do the trick see http://www.cptautopilot.com/

It has a good reputation and is well supported.

 

[Tranona]

My Autohelm 3000 is faulty but there seem to be no alternative wheelpilots for my Halmatic 880 which has a bulkhead mounted wheel rather than the pedestal wheel more commonly found. So do I have to handsteer for the rest of my life?

The Autohelm 4000, now re-named SP X5 has a bulkhead mounting kit. Very simple. The motor goes through the bulkhead and there is a flush mounted post to locate the wheel drive. That bit works well, but, in my view the wheelpilot motor is not reliable. I have had two new ones fail when part of the drive gear fractured. However, Raymarine have sold thousands so I guess I am unlucky!

They also do a more sophisticated type with the same controls but a ram working direct on the quadrant - but nearly 3 times the price!