[C320-list] Anyone interested in Rudder Reference Sensor and brackets?

[Dave Anderer]

This may sound stupid, but that has never stopped me before..

I've seen a number of references to the rudder sensor solving 'the  
problem' over the last couple years, but have missed just what the  
problem solved is.  I'm guessing it may be installation-specific.

In my case, I've been pleased with the ST4000 w/o the sensor.  Under  
power it tracks right on course w/o hunting.  It does a fairly decent  
job under sail (though I rarely use it then).  Now the one place it  
falls down is trying the 'auto-tack' under sail, but that isn't a big  
deal for me.

Would I see any benefit from a rudder sensor?


On May 14, 2008, at 8:39 AM, Bill MacRae wrote:

>
> Stan, you're on the list.
>
> As of now there are a 3 additional sensors available at a nice  
> discount.  This is the list so far, please let me know if I'm  
> missing anyone.
>
> 1) Bill M
> 2) Ken D
> 3) Ralph W
> 4) Charles A (brackets only)
> 5) Stan
>
> I'll be placing the order for the material on Monday.
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
>
>
>
>> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 17:21:18 -0700> From: ola7442000 at gmail.com>  
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Anyone  
>> interested in Rudder Reference Sensor and brackets?> > Hi Bill,> >  
>> I checked the new X10 autopilot price. $3000.00!!!!!!!!. Put me on  
>> the> list for your rudder sensor kit.> > Stan> "Our Little  
>> Amusement" #744> > On Sun, May 11, 2008 at 4:23 PM, Bill MacRae <seacalling at msn.com 
>> > wrote:> > >> > I was thinking about making a bracket similar to  
>> Stephen Cox's design.> > Shown on this link:> > http://tinyurl.com/6jxwjs 
>> > >> > As things turned out, I happened to find someone that bought  
>> out a marine> > store who has at least 7 sensors that he would be  
>> happy to sell at a> > significant discount. Since I have a machine  
>> shop, I could run off 7> > brackets and offer a complete kit that  
>> includes sensor, brackets, and> > hardware for around $300 to $325  
>> providing there are takers for all 7 kits.> > All you would have to  
>> do is clamp the brackets on and connect 4 wires. I> > will find out  
>> on Monday if he has more than 7 sensors. The first 7 people> > that  
>> signs up gets them.> >> > 1) Me> > 2)> > 3)> > 4)> > 5)> > 6)> >  
>> 7)> >  
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