Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot
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Mounting the tiller bracket
1. Position the tiller bracket on the center line of the tiller (above or below) and
establish the critical dimensions
A
and
B
Note:
To measure dimension B on a boat with a sloping rudderstock, refer to the diagram
on page 31.
2. Mark the centers of the two bracket mounting holes.
3. Drill two 6 mm (
1
/
4
in) diameter holes through the center line of the tiller at the
positions you have marked.
4. Attach the tiller bracket using two 6 mm (
1
/
4
in) diameter bolts, nuts and
washers.
5. Bond the fixing bolts in place with two part epoxy adhesive
6. When the epoxy is completely hardened, fully tighten the nuts.
7. Attach the tiller pin to the bracket.
Cantilever mounting
If you need to attach the tiller pilot to a vertical face (such as the cockpit sidewall),
use a Raymarine cantilever socket assembly (part number D031):
• the maximum possible extension offset is 254 mm (10 in)
• you cut the cantilever to the exact length during mounting
Cutting the cantilever rod to length
1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line.
2. Measure dimension
F
(actual).
3. Refer to the table to establish a cutting length for the cantilever rod –
double
check measurements before cutting
.
4.
Measure the rod from threaded end
, then cut the cantilever rod to
length
L
using a hacksaw.
Remove any sharp edges with a file.
Dimension F
Cut length L
654 mm (25.75 in)
51 mm (2 in)
705 mm (27.75 in)
102 mm (4 in)
743 mm (29.75 in)
152 mm (6 in)
806 mm (31.75 in)
203 mm (8 in)
832 mm (32.75 in)
229 mm (9 in)
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