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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-05-2015, 03:57
Replies: 21
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Posted By PhilDuhs
Re: Best Mounting for Hydraulic Autopilot Arm

Thanks for all the additional comments!

The holes in the mounting plate are 11mm - and currently I am using 4 x 10mm bolts so I guess I could look for 7/16" bolts which are closer to 11mm although...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-05-2015, 08:45
Replies: 21
Views: 4,060
Posted By PhilDuhs
Re: Best Mounting for Hydraulic Autopilot Arm

I've just got back to the boat and will do this job over the next week as time permits. One question, probably dumb, but worth asking - when you say:

"I personally would overbore the holes, coat...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-03-2015, 22:46
Replies: 21
Views: 4,060
Posted By PhilDuhs
Re: Best Mounting for Hydraulic Autopilot Arm

Thanks for the advice - much appreciated!

I assume the epoxy resin would just be same/similar to what's available from stores such as West Marine for normal fibreglass repair work, but what do you...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-03-2015, 10:52
Replies: 21
Views: 4,060
Posted By PhilDuhs
Re: Best Mounting for Hydraulic Autopilot Arm

Thanks for the comments - I guess I could also just move it 20-35mm further forwards (towards the silver a/c pipe) and just drill new holes - the current bolts are 75mm apart.

Are the stainless...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-03-2015, 05:33
Replies: 21
Views: 4,060
Posted By PhilDuhs
Best Mounting for Hydraulic Autopilot Arm

After noticing a slight "clonking" noise when using the autopilot in a following sea on my Beneteau 54 I traced the cause to small movement of the hydraulic arm where it's attached via 4 bolts to the...
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