Also, too: I realized that the pictures do not show it but the important point is that the drive arm is attached to a bronze tiller arm <http://www.edsonmarine.com/marinestore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=233> from Edson. As I seem to recall, the arm is secured by a 1/4” S.S. key slotted into the rudder shaft.
Best, Dave Godwin 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin Reedville - Chesapeake Bay Ronin’s Overdue Refit <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/> > On May 31, 2016, at 12:31 PM, Dave Godwin <dave.god...@me.com> wrote: > > Mike, > > I did mine which is the same as your boat but not a LF38, this way > <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/2014/02/autopilots-from-wheel-to-below-deck.html>. > > Best > Dave Godwin > 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin > Reedville - Chesapeake Bay > Ronin’s Overdue Refit <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/> >> On May 31, 2016, at 12:19 PM, Persuasion37 via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> >> Make that 2 data points. That is how mine is attached. I think it was >> installed in ‘98. Two trips to the Bahamas (one PO) no issues with >> quadrant. I would be curious how it would be installed otherwise. >> >> Mike >> S/V Persuasion >> C&C 37 Keel/CB >> Long Sault >> >> From: Robert Boyer via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 12:12 PM >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Cc: Robert Boyer <mailto:dainyr...@icloud.com> >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Installing linear autohelm on LF38 >> >> Mine is attached to the quadrant and it has been working fine for about 10 >> years now. I realize that is only one data point. The attachment point >> can only see the load that is resisted by the rudder, which at most times is >> small. >> >> Bob Boyer >> s/v Rainy Days >> C&C Landfall 38 (Hull # 230) >> Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore) >> blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com <http://dainyrays.blogspot.com/> >> email: dainyr...@icloud.com <mailto:dainyr...@icloud.com> >> >> On May 31, 2016, at 9:59 AM, David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> >>> 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 <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Installing linear autohelm on LF38 >>> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> CC: f...@postaudio.net <mailto: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 <mailto: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. >>>> >>>> Jason >>>> Starship LF38 >>>> Lake 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. 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