What Is This Called? Traditional Wheel Position?

[atoll]

Originally Posted by Peter_nzl

I'm in the process of buying a Mariner 32 that also has this worm steering gear setup.
what I would like to know is if there is any way of having an electric autopilot setup for this kind of wheel arrangement??

intergra drive,sprocket and chain drive to the end of the worm drive

see pg 36 in the link

http://www.lucky-wave.com/a_nautical...r/Steering.pdf

[boatman61]

Will let you know.. want a hydraulic AP for mine.. the biggest independent WP can't deal with 12 tonnes..

[Sailmonkey]

Originally Posted by Peter_nzl

I'm in the process of buying a Mariner 32 that also has this worm steering gear setup.
what I would like to know is if there is any way of having an electric autopilot setup for this kind of wheel arrangement??

Yes, raymarine rotary drive, type I or II. It drives the wheel shaft through a chain and sprockets.


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[Cheechako]

Originally Posted by Peter_nzl

I'm in the process of buying a Mariner 32 that also has this worm steering gear setup.
what I would like to know is if there is any way of having an electric autopilot setup for this kind of wheel arrangement??

I would imagine a belt drive would work fine on that.. maybe better than a cable drive rudder.

[Boatyarddog]

Originally Posted by Steady Hand

I found a photo showing a Traditional Sailor and how he looks after spending a long time behind the Worm Gear Traditional Position wheel of his boat.

Funny, but you steer, mainly from the side.
And with Mariners, they are balanced well so you hardly have to steer at all.


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[Boatyarddog]

Not sure what year, M32 you have.
Mine has a rack and beveled pinion gear, very simple.
Also accessed thru the cockpit locker, there a lot of room underneath for a hydraulic ram, or mechanical ram.
You may research this as it will be protected better and adds nothing to the cockpit area, as in chains, sprockets, belts or adaptation to align these components.
If your going on a long cruise Oceanside, use a self steering wind vane.
These boats track well.
This is a 1979 M 32 ketch, #202


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[Peter_nzl]

Originally Posted by Boatyarddog

Not sure what year, M32 you have.
Mine has a rack and beveled pinion gear, very simple.
Also accessed thru the cockpit locker, there a lot of room underneath for a hydraulic ram, or mechanical ram.
You may research this as it will be protected better and adds nothing to the cockpit area, as in chains, sprockets, belts or adaptation to align these components.
If your going on a long cruise Oceanside, use a self steering wind vane.
These boats track well.Attachment 98897
This is a 1979 M 32 ketch, #202


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Thanks guys :-)

Boatyarddog: she was built in 1972 hull #49. she has an old wind vane">Aries wind vane that is about 40 years old! not sure if it still works. good to know what options are out there :big grin:

[Boatyarddog]

Originally Posted by Peter_nzl

Thanks guys :-)

Boatyarddog: she was built in 1972 hull #49. she has an old Aries wind vane that is about 40 years old! not sure if it still works. good to know what options are out there :big grin:

That one was probably built by Far East Yachts, I assume your on The Owners Website.
Will look for pictures,
Mine was built in California, when C.Oberly took the business to America.
She's a Mariner, I've been diving in and doing the things that needed doing😕
She's is a Happier Vessel for he effort.
You have Wood Spars?
Mine came with, LaFiel, aluminum masts, I'm a little skittish about a lot of Wood.
I'm more of a Fabricator/Mechanic so those wood skills are still fledgling.
New Zealand is on my places to go list, top 5. 😊


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[Peter_nzl]

Originally Posted by Boatyarddog

That one was probably built by Far East Yachts, I assume your on The Owners Website.
Will look for pictures,
Mine was built in California, when C.Oberly took the business to America.
She's a Mariner, I've been diving in and doing the things that needed doing😕
She's is a Happier Vessel for he effort.
You have Wood Spars?
Mine came with, LaFiel, aluminum masts, I'm a little skittish about a lot of Wood.
I'm more of a Fabricator/Mechanic so those wood skills are still fledgling.
New Zealand is on my places to go list, top 5. 😊


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Yeah built by Far East in Japan. Yes she is on the Mariners assosation website, on the home page as "featured Mariner"! :-D .. I havnt updated the owners page, she is needing a full repaint, and other not to Major reapairs, she's already had the cabin replaced and decks repaired, which seams to be the biggest concern with the M32 ... No, she has aluminium masts :-) ... You should definitely find your way to nz... some of the best cruising in the world ;-)