I finished mounting and wiring the cigarette lighter socket
for the GPS units etc.
I was very pleased with the result.
All I need to do is varnish the mount.
My next job will be fitting and wiring the Autohelm 800. The
tricky part will be linking it to the steering line. When I had ‘Faith’, I
linked the end of Autohelm’s rod to the steering line with two pieces of cord.
They were attached with rolling hitches, one forward, and the other aft. As far as I remember, the
Autohelm was mounted fore and aft on the port side with the rod towards the
bow.
That worked OK, but I
would like a quicker method of linking and unlinking the Autohelm. The ability to
release the linkage quickly is crucial: for example, if there is a risk of
collision with a nearby object.
4 comments:
I will be anxious to watch your autopilot install ...I am wishing to do the same thing...and also working in electrics on Scout right now.
:-)
Sean
Looking like the flight-deck of Star Ship Enterprise! I fitted 2 12V Cigar lighter sockets on the fuse/switch panel I made for Molly. I reality I needed at least six!
Bill, is this type of cloth OK for covering the surface with epoxy on my boat?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Premium-Grade-Ahlstrom-Full-Roll-50m-x-600gsm-Woven-Roving-Fibreglass-Mat-/310707890933
Steve
Should have posted this link for 300gsm Glass Cloth (half the weight).
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310707883623
Yes, Steve,
That's the stuff I had for sheathing 'Faith' - excellent for taking biffs - the heavier layup for parts coming into contact with the ground when beaching, and the lighter stuff elsewhere.
Paradox had 3 x 24oz woven roving on the bottom, but she was designed as a beach cruiser.
Cheers,
Bill.
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