Auto Pilots - SeaKnots2024-03-29T06:12:45Zhttps://seaknots.ning.com/forum/topics/auto-pilots?groupUrl=calsailboats&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJust installed the x5 and did…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2012-12-16:900123:Comment:1981972012-12-16T19:49:14.623ZJim Englerthttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/JimEnglert
<p>Just installed the x5 and did initial trials under power to calibrate and make sure everything worked. So far so good. I have the P70 display which is nice. Not sure I like my mounting of the display yet, but it's good enough to get me going for now.</p>
<p>I look forward to doing more single handing this winter. Need to get a good setup for a harness. my feeling is the only really safe way to single hand is to make it impossible to fall over. :)</p>
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<p>Just installed the x5 and did initial trials under power to calibrate and make sure everything worked. So far so good. I have the P70 display which is nice. Not sure I like my mounting of the display yet, but it's good enough to get me going for now.</p>
<p>I look forward to doing more single handing this winter. Need to get a good setup for a harness. my feeling is the only really safe way to single hand is to make it impossible to fall over. :)</p>
<p></p> Thanks for the input. Greatl…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2012-10-25:900123:Comment:1970432012-10-25T18:32:28.331ZJim Englerthttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/JimEnglert
<p>Thanks for the input. Greatly appreciated :)</p>
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<p>Thanks for the input. Greatly appreciated :)</p>
<p> </p> I have a 1979 CAL 31 with a R…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2012-10-16:900123:Comment:1969922012-10-16T22:04:20.997ZSteven R. Carlsonhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/StevenRCarlson
<p>I have a 1979 CAL 31 with a Raymarine X5 autopilot installed and I love it. It works under power and sail, with the sails reasonably balanced will take over and steer her wonderfully.</p>
<p>It is a breeze to engage and disengage on our wheel steering. I also have the remote control which I can use to make steering changes by one degree or ten degree increments while underway. I got that to be able, without a dodger in tough weather, to open a hatch and take a visual look to affirm I am…</p>
<p>I have a 1979 CAL 31 with a Raymarine X5 autopilot installed and I love it. It works under power and sail, with the sails reasonably balanced will take over and steer her wonderfully.</p>
<p>It is a breeze to engage and disengage on our wheel steering. I also have the remote control which I can use to make steering changes by one degree or ten degree increments while underway. I got that to be able, without a dodger in tough weather, to open a hatch and take a visual look to affirm I am on the desired course on my plotter and make any corrections desired.</p>
<p>I was soldon the idea if shorthanded that I could also move forward following the anchor rode idling in gear by standing and steering using the remote while on the bow. I have not opted to do that, as my wife is typically along.</p>