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How to connect an autopilot
on the
Varuna
and
Joshua
The little vertical arm (
a
) is engaged in
the dovetail shaped receptacle located on the
large cap at the base of the tower. (Make sure
the inside part of this cap is correctly connected
to the end of the ¼ rod to transmit the motion to
the oar).
A bungee cord attached to one side of
the mounting frame pulls the vertical arm in
one direction. A light line passing through a
block on the other side of the frame pulls the
arm in the other direction ; passing through as
many blocks as needed, this line is attached to
the end of the autopilot ram..
When the autopilot rod pulls, the bungee
line stretches.
When the autopilot pushes, the bungee
pulls the arm in the other direction.
When the autopilot is not used, simply
disconnect by removing the vertical arm from its
receptacle. It can be left hanging or tied to one
side until the autopilot is used again.
Don’t forget to remove the vane when
using the autopilot.
Extended
Varuna
or
Joshua
on step stern
If the step is high enough to keep the U-
shaped metal plate at the top of the paddle out
of the water, the horizontal axle can be located
directly on the step. If not, its forward end end is
bolted to the transom with U-shaped bracket
provided, and its aft end supported with a pair
of struts.
Note : On this boat, crontol lines are led through blocks
shackled to an auxiliary tiller pointing aft, in place of
emergency tiller
