Hawkesbury and tiller pilot

[IanS]

Great blog post Andrew.

Just reading over this thread I note my comment about fixing the brass socket on the coaming with polyurethane. After a couple of years in the sun and use it's come loose and will need to be glued in again. I'll go for epoxy (or polyester as I have it) this time.

Ian

[Andrew]

Thanks Ian,
Finally got my pushrod extensions, after 2+ months wait. Must be the far extremities of the wartimes supply chain. The minimalist packaging said "made in Hungary" with a few code numbers etc. It fit onto the ST1000 ok, 3 cheers to the factory in Hungary (where's USA or China?).

[Peter T]

Hi all, I also purchased an ST1000 for mine. It will also be mounted on the top pf the combing., I worked out that they did not make a shaft extension long enough, so purchased their longest one which I think is 6 inches. I will also cut this into two and turn up a piece in the lathe to extend it to correct length. I think I will fit the electrical plug on the inside face of the combing to avoid it from getting wet, however I have not started fitting it yet as have been working on a mast lifting system which I will post on here once I know how good it works. I was fortunate to have been able to make a front and rear mast holding bracket that secures the mast along the top of the boat for transport which also allows for the boat on the trailer with the mast in its carrier to just, and I mean just, clear the roller door of the shed. it would have been a real pain if I had needed to remove the mast every time I wanted to get the boat in and out of the shed. Anyway, more news as it happens. Cheers

[IanS]

Good to hear both of your progress. Hungary, who'd have thought?

Peter, I still haven't fitted the DC socket for the tiller pilot. I decided against the inside of the combing as it would be uncomfortable to sit against when not in use. So far I have just been running the wire out from the cabin. Messy but protected from the weather when on the mooring.

Ian

[Peter T]

Hi Ian, yes good thought, however I reckon I will have the autohelm hooked up all the time, so I figure fitting the plug on the inside of the combing directly under the ST1000. That way it would only be uncomfortable when the thing was not fitted. Will probably make the final decission once I have the mechanics of it is installed, or , even do what you said with loose wiring until I decide. Thanks for your thoughts. Cheers

[Andrew]

G'day again,

Finally posted to my blog about my tillerpilot arm extension story. https://teria563.blogspot.com/2024/11/t ... sions.html
Lucky to receive the parts just 2 weeks before the store i ordered through closed down for good.
Peter, Ian and others with TP's Hope projects going ok

Cheers

[IanS]

Nice one Andrew.

Just started reading your “Sailing Background” article. Great reading!
http://wyloyard.blogspot.com/p/sailing- ... d.html?m=1

[Andrew]

Thanks Ian, not as adventurous now compared to the younger days. Its always good to get into the great outdoors when the opportunity presents itself.

[Andrew]

Tested the ST1000 on a 4 day trip out of Townsville in June. It works really well and made the trip much easier and more enjoyable. Allows plenty of time and free hands to take photos/videos or navigate.

Finally got the June trip into my blog and edited

Day 1 - Launch RossRiver to Duckpond https://teria563.blogspot.com/2024/12/4 ... -2024.html
Day2 - Duckpond to Horseshoe Bay https://teria563.blogspot.com/2024/12/m ... day-2.html
Day3 - Horseshoe-Cape Cleveland-Duckpond https://teria563.blogspot.com/2024/12/d ... kpond.html
Day4 - Duckpond-Palleranda-Florence Bay-RossRiver https://teria563.blogspot.com/2024/12/j ... oring.html

Teria's laid up for the wet season now, plenty of humidity and some thunderstorms and lightning strikes around (My lightning app indicated that one hit the next door house!, it was pretty loud!)