Tilleriplot Question

[FourPoints]

Does anyone know if either the Raymarine ST2000 or Simrad TP22 have a "freewheel" mode where it can stay attached to the tiller, yet be able to operate the tiller normally?

I'm considering a below deck installation that would require the tillerpilot to always be attached...

 

[jimg]

tillerpilot

Simrad: no. (Unless they've changed something in the last few years)

 

[FourPoints]

Simrad: no. (Unless they've changed something in the last few years)

does that mean raymarine yes?

 

[kpgraci]

does that mean raymarine yes?

No.

Raymarine pushrod end sits over a pin, help in place by gravity, to manually operate the tiller put ap in standby and lift the pushrod off.

 

[mark_swart]

Raymarine no. You have to take it off.

 

[py26129]

We had an ST1000+ that we used for 12 years and having to take it off he pin on the tiller was never a problem. Not even after gettin distracted and looking forward to see the light on a buoy just above the bow pulpit. I got the autopilot off the tpin and the tiller into my armpit in no time and thankfully we did not clobber (or more accurately get clobbered) by the mark.

Matt

 

[FourPoints]

Taking it off the pin isn't an option for where I want to install it.

I want to install the tillerpilot below deck in the lazerette. Due to my cockput configuration it would be a big nusance for seating to have the tillerpilot installed on the tiller (effectivly preventing seating in 1/3 of the cockpit seats).