It is my understanding that attaching a ram directly to a quadrant is not recommended by Edson etc. Quadrants are not engineered for those point loads.
Chuck? David F. Risch 1981 40-2 (401) 419-4650 (cell) Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 20:36:36 -0500 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Installing linear autohelm on LF38 From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com CC: f...@postaudio.net Jason — there is absolutely no room for a tiller arm on the LF38; you need to attach the ram directly to the quadrant, at the proper distance from the center of the rudder post for the drive you got. One option is to orient the ram forward to aft, on the port side of the rudder post (access via the port quarter berth access hatch). Otherwise, about your only other option is to have the ram oriented athwartship, forward of the rudder post, with the access through the cockpit locker. There are no easy steering system jobs on the LF38. — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI On May 29, 2016, at 8:32 PM, Jason & Amanda Ward via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:Good Day Everyone. Now that the sailing season is upon us life is good again. Life would be even better if I was able to use my autohelm. I have purchased an Raymarine EV200 linear drive unit and am trying to figure out how to install it below deck. As all C&C owners know there is very little room at the best of times and it appears that when they made the LF38, autohelm was never even a consideration. I was wondering if there are any other LF owners out there that have successfully installed a linear below deck drive that would be willing to pass on their installation process. Photos would also be appreciated. Life is good on a boat, even when you are fixing her. Good sailing and hope to talk soon. JasonStarship LF38Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! Virus-free. www.avast.com
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