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by JohnMoshakis
Sep 16th, '20, 09:31
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: AutoHelm 4000 autopilot
Replies: 5
Views: 287

Re: AutoHelm 4000 autopilot

I sigle hand all of the time on my CD-30. I have an EVO 100 with a wheel drive and a Monitor wind vane. The Evo 100 is an excellent control head but the wheel pilot might struggle on a CD-36 in high winds. I am talking about winds where you would need to reef. The wind vane will handle anything but...
by JohnMoshakis
Sep 15th, '20, 15:45
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: AutoHelm 4000 autopilot
Replies: 5
Views: 287

Re: AutoHelm 4000 autopilot

John, On my CD36 I use a Raymarine ACU-200 controller and Type 1 mechanical linear drive (below deck). I had this system on a previous 36 and absolutely no problems. I have never had a wheel pilot, such as the Autohelm 4000, although I have seen one or two CD36's with them. Jeff Hi Jeff, Thanks for...
by JohnMoshakis
Sep 6th, '20, 10:39
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: AutoHelm 4000 autopilot
Replies: 5
Views: 287

AutoHelm 4000 autopilot

Hi,
I was wondering if anybody was using a AutoHelm 4000 with a Cape Dory 36 ? If you are what sea state are you using it in ? If you aren't then what are you using ?

Thanks,
John