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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-06-2016, 14:12
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Posted By noelex 77
Re: Pilothouse Variations -- Boreal

Installation of a hydraulic autopilot pump is slightly easier, but this is because you are utilising the existing primary steering system. The extra effort in installing a completely independent...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-06-2016, 14:03
Replies: 573
Views: 117,925
Posted By noelex 77
Re: Pilothouse Variations -- Boreal

But not more reliable than my favourite, a tiller :).

Traditionally the main advantage of hydraulic systems is that multiple steering stations (say cockpit and pilothouse) are easily to arrange...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-06-2016, 09:58
Replies: 573
Views: 117,925
Posted By noelex 77
Re: Pilothouse Variations -- Boreal

One advantage of an autopilot is that it is, or at least it should be, a system that is independent of the main steering system.

An autopilot that is directly driving the rudder stock can still be...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-05-2016, 00:56
Replies: 573
Views: 117,925
Posted By noelex 77
Re: Pilothouse Variations -- Boreal

Yes, Dykstra designed the Bestevear 53 as his own, ideal, cruising yacht for retirement. He has subsequently designed bigger versions between 55 and 66 feet as well as slightly smaller versions 49...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-05-2016, 18:32
Replies: 573
Views: 117,925
Posted By noelex 77
Re: Pilothouse Variations -- Boreal

The Garcia Exploration is a true pilothouse. It is a very clever design incorporating a pilothouse into a centreboard yacht.
Here is a photo of the interior construction the Garcia Exploration 45...
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