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RPLieser
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Initially Posted - 02/22/2018 :  19:02:27  Show Profile
I've a C250WB with wheel steering (modified with the Edson Pull/Pull update).

Any experience with an auto helm system for this configuration?
Thx,
-Patrick
Patrick Lieser

C250WK #973
Knot My Fault III
Avila Beach, CA

(PO of C250WB #312)
Edited by - RPLieser on 02/22/2018 19:05:20

TakeFive
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Response Posted - 02/22/2018 :  19:50:56  Show Profile
I had a Raymarine ST4000+ MkII. It worked fine.

They have a new model with more modern control panel, but the gray drive wheel part is exactly the same. Should work fine.
Rick S., Swarthmore, PA
PO of Take Five, 1998 Catalina 250WK #348 (relocated to Baltimore's Inner Harbor)
New owner of 2001 Catalina 34MkII #1535 Breakin' Away (at Rock Hall Landing Marina)
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dvdfishel
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Response Posted - 02/24/2018 :  06:12:22  Show Profile
Hi Patrick,

I have the Ray Marine EV-100. It works great. Its like having another crew onboard and makes single handing the boat a snap.

I also have the pull pull wheel from Edson.

It was easy to install and I put the control unit near the hatch so I tack and jibe while sitting in the companion way.

I can email pictures on the install if you like.
David Fishel
#848 WB250 2005
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RPLieser
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Response Posted - 02/25/2018 :  22:18:21  Show Profile
If you've got a few pics, I'd love to see them - you might post them for all to see...
Thx,
-Patrick
Patrick Lieser

C250WK #973
Knot My Fault III
Avila Beach, CA

(PO of C250WB #312)
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TakeFive
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Response Posted - 02/25/2018 :  22:31:23  Show Profile
quote:
Originally posted by dvdfishel

Hi Patrick,

I have the Ray Marine EV-100...I put the control unit near the hatch so I tack and jibe while sitting in the companion way.

Interesting idea putting the control unit by the hatch. I would think it should be closer to the wheel clutch, since you need to flip the clutch on/off every time you hit auto or standby.

An alternate, though more costly option is to put the control panel near the wheel and buy a wireless remote control. That's what I did on my C250, and I took the remote with me to my C34MkII. It is very nice to be able to steer and auto-tack from the companionway hatch, especially on the C34 where I can sit under the dodger in foul weather.
Rick S., Swarthmore, PA
PO of Take Five, 1998 Catalina 250WK #348 (relocated to Baltimore's Inner Harbor)
New owner of 2001 Catalina 34MkII #1535 Breakin' Away (at Rock Hall Landing Marina)
Edited by - TakeFive on 02/25/2018 22:32:31
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dvdfishel
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Response Posted - 02/27/2018 :  16:08:07  Show Profile
Install Pictures

control unit


Steering wheel drive


the brain


the compass
David Fishel
#848 WB250 2005
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RPLieser
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Response Posted - 02/27/2018 :  16:21:18  Show Profile
Very clean install... thanks for sharing.
Patrick Lieser

C250WK #973
Knot My Fault III
Avila Beach, CA

(PO of C250WB #312)
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