Range of adjustment of an autopilot Autohelm
1. The rudder gain, which has nine settings, specifies how much the rudder should be moved to return the boat to a desired course. Oversteering will result if the angle is set too high understeering if it is set too low. 2. The Rudder Damping function has nine positions and serves to damp yawing motions. 3. The rudder amidships position in the rudder reference transducer has an adjustment range of -7 to 7 degrees. 4. The Rudder Limit function prevents the autopilot reaching maximum lock at full...
Rig sloop cutter yawl or ketch
Traditional long keel yachts were often yawl- or ketch-rigged to improve the balance of the sail plan. Especially in heavy weather the foresail alone struggled to keep the boat tracking on course increasing speed and heel pushed the centre of lateral resistance forward dramatically, generating substantial weather helm that had to be balanced out with a mizzen. Yawl-rigged boats are always easy on the eye this beautiful, tradinional yacht was moored in Newport, Rhode Island in 1996 Blue water...
SALOMATSystem types and
There has been some confusion in sailing circles regarding the Sailomat name owing to the fact there were two separate companies using the name. The legal battle between the parties involved lasted for several years and unsettled the market. Sailomat Sweden AB was founded in 1976 by the three Swedes Bostrom, Zettergren and Knoos. With financial help from the Swedish treasury the company developed the Sailomat 3040 double rudder system. Elegant and innovative, the design was the first to couple...
Summary of the types of system
Power leverage PL see illustrations This provides an indication of the steering force obtainable from a system. The longer the lever is, the greater the steering force and, therefore, the better the steering performance will be. Servo power is generated by harnessing the force of the water flowing past the hull boat speed Vessel size see manufacturer's specifications The actual capabilities of a system with respect to maximum vessel size are subject to certain limitations point 1 . Remember...
Setting the wheel adaptor
Most wheel adaptors conform to the same basic design. The various models do, however, differ substantially in their technical features, as we shall now explain 1. The fixed drum - no adjustment possible Sailomat Cap Horn . Both steering lines have to be disconnected from the adaptor and shortened lengthened in order to fine-trim the course. This is not a straightforward procedure and fine trim is often ignored, resulting in less efficient sailing. Providing sufficient scope for such adjustments...