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by Malmac
Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:41 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 26M emergency tiller and tiller autopilot
Replies: 29
Views: 8322

Re: 26M emergency tiller and tiller autopilot

Just a quick update. After a few nights sleeping on the problem I realised that I do not have to demolish very much at all. I don’t think there will be any need to remove the PVC piping and relocate it but instead I will drill a hole directly above the stainless rudder tube and using a plumb bob thr...
by Malmac
Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 26M emergency tiller and tiller autopilot
Replies: 29
Views: 8322

Re: 26M emergency tiller and tiller autopilot

Thanks Jimmyt I was initially wondering if there might be a flexible type of drive shaft that could connect the two tubes but on reflection I think that your idea makes more sense and is probably what I will go ahead with. I have already purchased the Raymarine ST 2000+ to use with the emergency til...
by Malmac
Fri Feb 05, 2021 5:50 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 26M emergency tiller and tiller autopilot
Replies: 29
Views: 8322

Re: 26M emergency tiller and tiller autopilot

Hi, My name is Mal and I’m new to this Forum but am interested in installing this great idea in “ AMIINIT”. My 2011 26 M , however, does not have the exactly the same set up as shown, in that the plastic tube for the rudder rope is not exactly over the metal tube on the tiller linkage but is offset ...