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Date Posted: - Wednesday - 11/15/06 - 12:06am
Author: Buzz Hall
Subject: I want more info on the Autohelm
In reply to: Craig, M-31 #25 Hibou 's message, "Autohelm photos (I hope)" on - Monday - 10/30/06 - 12:30pm

Hi,
I really like your autohelm setup. I want to do the same with my M31 that is also black hulled!
Your boat looks fantastic. I have the "Pelican" out of Chanell Islands, CA. Your Autohelm installation looks very good. Did you install? Could you email me some pictures of the mechanics?
Hope all is well.
Buzz Hall

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[> [> [> Autohelm -- Craig M31 #25 Hibou, - Sunday - 11/19/06 - 7:52pm

Thanks for the compliments, Carrie and I have pu a lot of elbow grease on Hibou. Actually, the hull color is dark green.
No, I didn't install the autohelm myself. Unless a Raymarine certified mech. does the job the warranty is voided. I can add more photos, what are you wanting to see?
If you're going to intall an autohelm I would suggest paying the bucks for one with a gyro that "learns" how your boat handles. I'm having a devil of a time getting this model adjusted. At first it tracked well but wouldn't auto-tack. Now it tacks just fine but the wake, when on a set heading, looks like a snake's trail. I'm not talking little garter snake S's. No, these are anaconda size sweeps.
Feel free to email me, off list. It might make exchanging photos a little easier.

Craig


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