[TG] [TG11] Upgrading from a Wheel Pilot

[Duncveal]

I fitted a Raymarine Mark 2 wheelpilot to my Swarbrick 38 about 6 years ago.

On further investigation appreciated that in an effort to save $ I have wheel pilot is not suitable for a yacht of this size.

The wheel pilot copes under motor and in gentle conditions (10 knots) and small swell but does not cope under sail in great than 10 knots or in anything other than small seas.

Its time to upgrade, as we are off to do some serious cruising up the NSW coast.

What below deck auto pilot would you recommend for a 38ft sailing vessel with cable steering.

I would like to salvage what we can from the existing system to save $.

The wheelpilot was package containing the P70 control head, Fluxgate compass but no rudder reference.

I have since purchased an Axiom chart plotter which is on the NMEA backbone with the P70, fluxgate compass and wireless instruments (linked via the wireless interface).

Regards

Duncan