[C320-list] No Additional cockpit winches -Use Autopilot

[Andrew Santangelo]

Brian,

For the record I can do a tack in around 20 seconds with the autopilot  
and moving the sails over fully trimmed.  You will find it a joy,  
especially if you are short handed.  You should have no problem  
learning the process.

Now the only time it will be a challenge is if you are in heavy seas -  
but that is a different thing altogether!

Best Regards,
Andrew

C320 "Dawn Treader"
#333


On Jan 24, 2009, at 10:23 AM, Amirault Family - S&B wrote:

> All:
>
>
>
> Bear has the ST4000. Your responses suggest that the process of  
> using it to
> helm the tacks is a simple one. The supplied suggested settings are a
> godsend. If winter ever releases Ottawa I will give this a whirl in  
> the
> spring. I will review the autopilot's current settings as a start,  
> and then
> motor the boat sails-down and simulate tacking with directions of  
> travel
> based on current wind direction as indicated by the wind-o-meter. This
> should let me get the hang of the process without having to actually  
> be
> distracted by sail manipulation. With the process confirmed I can  
> try it
> sails up with the crew as standby in case all falls apart.
>
>
>
> What could be simpler? This spring. New electrics. Tacking made  
> easier. Life
> just gets better.
>
>
>
> Regards;
>
>
>
> Brian Amirault
>
> 797 Waltzing Bear, too
>