Re: autopilot question

Hello Tom,

We had the Alpha 4044 (?) for many years, and still run the Alpha
linear drive unit with a
new Simrad/Robertson control system. I believe the drive units on
both models were the same.
And, the drive unit is the most bullet-proof part of the system.

The weak part of the 4404 was/is the main electronics control box. We
had two and one was
always off for repair. Also, Alpha is not user friendly.

Ta Shing installed our drive unit and it was very well located and
installed. It uses the
18 inch tiller arm mounted just above the quadrant. The drive unit is
immediately in front
of the half bulkhead and just above the aft port turning sheave for
the steering cable. A small shelf is
glassed to the half bulkhead and to the hull. The outboard end of the
drive unit bolts through it.

If you will use the 18 inch tiller arm I will (try) to send some
photos when back on board.

I have heard that people had better luck with the manual 3000 Alpha
control box than
the 4404.

Ciao,
Bill



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Received on Sun Apr 09 19:11:19 2006