[C320-list] EV-200 Installation

[Chris Burti]

Michael Paris <mparis495 at gmail.com>


Mounting Plate bracket: Are the dimensions available?... I measured the
space available in the aft cabin corner and modified an appropriately sized
piece of scrap 1/8" 316 stainless plate I had leftover from making backing
plates for an old boat. Easy project.

Edson tiller arm:
Does it attach to the rudder post besides the clamp-like bolts?  ...
designed for just the bolts.

Does a hole need to be drilled in the rudder post? ...I drilled one and
installed a 5/16 316 stainless bolt for my own satisfaction.

The 10” arm is too long, what’s the best way to cut it to the necessary
length? I used a side grinder with a cutoff wheel.

Do I need to know the exact diameter of the rudder post when ordering? yes!
yes! yes!.. they custom bore it...use a digital caliper.

Rudder sensor: For a mounting platform, I’ve seen aluminum, starboard, and
wood. Any advice or experience on this?
I used a scrap piece of starboard, cut a 3-1/2" hole in the end like a
slingshot and cut the arms to accept a stainless hose clamp. it fits nicely
on the starboard side of the rudder tube, accepts the rudder sensor and is
easily aligned and the pivot arm ball pin is mounted to the bronze rudder
arm underneath the ram. 3/4" cheap discount store cutting board will work
just fine.

Course sensor is mounted in front of the rudder post on the aft cabin
bulkhead, ACU is mounted on the aft side of the port locker bulkhead in the
aft locker.

I ran a dedicated power supply  line to the ACU.

I was  a bit over on the recommended angles for the ram to rudder arm
connection, but it is a ball joint, is not binding and it works fine.

I tested all range of motion manually before firing it up the first time.

Fair Winds,
Chris Burti
Commitment #867
Farmville, NC


On Tue, Nov 24, 2020 at 10:23 AM Michael Paris <mparis495 at gmail.com> wrote:

> After experiencing the usual inconsistency and problems of the wheel drive
> system and the fact I solo sail often, I’ve convinced myself to upgrade to
> the EV-200 linear drive system. I’ve been looking at past discussions and
> following recent threads on the discussion board but I can’t find related
> articles and information elsewhere on our site. I understand there was a
> Mainsheet article a couple of years ago. Is that available?
>
> I plan on doing the installation myself. I feel comfortable with the
> wiring but I’m looking for more on the mechanical aspect of the linear
> drive, tiller arm, rudder sensor, and rudder stops.
>
> Mounting Plate bracket: Are the dimensions available?
>
> Edson tiller arm:
> Does it attach to the rudder post besides the clamp-like bolts? Does a
> hole need to be drilled in the rudder post?
> The 10” arm is too long, what’s the best way to cut it to the necessary
> length?
> Do I need to know the exact diameter of the rudder post when ordering?
>
> Rudder sensor: For a mounting platform, I’ve seen aluminum, starboard, and
> wood. Any advice or experience on this?
>
> Thanks to all in advance. This site is one more thing to be grateful for.
>
> Sincerely,
> Mike P
> #734
> Long Beach, CA
>
>