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![]() The one thing everyone keeps mentioning is the helm of the 35s5. Her Whitlock Cobra rack and pinion steering is so precise it's uincanny. Coming off of so many cable steered boats, the Whitlock and the giant destroyer wheel is a revelation. Feedback is there, but more subtle in some ways as the helm never loads up. On a broad reach a couple of centemeters equals an instant response...fantastic. I know this type of system is expensive, but EVERY wheel steered boat should be set up like this. Cable steering is sloppy by comparison. And finally...BIG WHEELS RULE! The helmsman can sit high high on the highside and the wheel is right there! And there's still plenty of level sidedeck when heeled to get around the wheel when you need to. **** 1/2 for the 35s5 Helm! RB 35s5 NY |
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![]() Capt. Rob wrote: The one thing everyone keeps mentioning is the helm of the 35s5. Her Whitlock Cobra rack and pinion steering is so precise it's uincanny. Coming off of so many cable steered boats, the Whitlock and the giant destroyer wheel is a revelation. Feedback is there, but more subtle in some ways as the helm never loads up. On a broad reach a couple of centemeters equals an instant response...fantastic. I know this type of system is expensive, but EVERY wheel steered boat should be set up like this. Cable steering is sloppy by comparison. And finally...BIG WHEELS RULE! The helmsman can sit high high on the highside and the wheel is right there! And there's still plenty of level sidedeck when heeled to get around the wheel when you need to. **** 1/2 for the 35s5 Helm! Yeah, I give RedClouds shaft driven rack and pinion steering a 5 star rating myself. If you ever need a autopilot make sure to go with the CPT wheel pilot. You may want to consider making a sail pack with lazy jacks buildt into them. Both items will make it easier for you to single handle your boat. Joe RB 35s5 NY |
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![]() Yeah, I give RedClouds shaft driven rack and pinion steering a 5 star rating myself. If you ever need a autopilot make sure to go with the CPT wheel pilot. You may want to consider making a sail pack with lazy jacks buildt into them. Both items will make it easier for you to single handle your boat. Joe Based on some reviews the CPT looks like a really good autopilot but in light of this article I'd want to be sure that service is still available for it first: http://www.mslinn.com/sites/mike/sai...k_ca/hi_bc.jsp --Alan Gomes |
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![]() Yeah, I give RedClouds shaft driven rack and pinion steering a 5 star rating myself. If you ever need a autopilot make sure to go with the CPT wheel pilot. You may want to consider making a sail pack with lazy jacks buildt into them. Both items will make it easier for you to single handle your boat. Joe Based on some reviews the CPT looks like a really good autopilot but in light of this article I'd want to be sure that service is still available for it first: http://www.mslinn.com/sites/mike/sai...k_ca/hi_bc.jsp --Alan Gomes |
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![]() Alan Gomes wrote: Yeah, I give RedClouds shaft driven rack and pinion steering a 5 star rating myself. If you ever need a autopilot make sure to go with the CPT wheel pilot. You may want to consider making a sail pack with lazy jacks buildt into them. Both items will make it easier for you to single handle your boat. Joe Based on some reviews the CPT looks like a really good autopilot but in light of this article I'd want to be sure that service is still available for it first: http://www.mslinn.com/sites/mike/sai...k_ca/hi_bc.jsp --Alan Gomes Good Lord Alan, the guy who wrote the article had to be rescued by Gaz's engineer on the HMS Oriole ......because he was to FN stupid to change a fuel filter. The guys a dip****. The CPT is buildt like a tank, I've never had a problem yet with over 2K miles and in some big weather. Joe |
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Alan Gomes wrote: Yeah, I give RedClouds shaft driven rack and pinion steering a 5 star rating myself. If you ever need a autopilot make sure to go with the CPT wheel pilot. You may want to consider making a sail pack with lazy jacks buildt into them. Both items will make it easier for you to single handle your boat. Joe Based on some reviews the CPT looks like a really good autopilot but in light of this article I'd want to be sure that service is still available for it first: http://www.mslinn.com/sites/mike/sai...k_ca/hi_bc.jsp --Alan Gomes Good Lord Alan, the guy who wrote the article had to be rescued by Gaz's engineer on the HMS Oriole ......because he was to FN stupid to change a fuel filter. The guys a dip****. The CPT is buildt like a tank, I've never had a problem yet with over 2K miles and in some big weather. Joe Joe, The only concern I was raising is whether the unit it still being supported or even sold anymore. His web page is dated "fall 2005." Do you know if some other company purchased the rights to sell the unit and plans to support it? --Alan |
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![]() Alan Gomes wrote: Joe wrote: Alan Gomes wrote: Yeah, I give RedClouds shaft driven rack and pinion steering a 5 star rating myself. If you ever need a autopilot make sure to go with the CPT wheel pilot. You may want to consider making a sail pack with lazy jacks buildt into them. Both items will make it easier for you to single handle your boat. Joe Based on some reviews the CPT looks like a really good autopilot but in light of this article I'd want to be sure that service is still available for it first: http://www.mslinn.com/sites/mike/sai...k_ca/hi_bc.jsp --Alan Gomes Good Lord Alan, the guy who wrote the article had to be rescued by Gaz's engineer on the HMS Oriole ......because he was to FN stupid to change a fuel filter. The guys a dip****. The CPT is buildt like a tank, I've never had a problem yet with over 2K miles and in some big weather. Joe Joe, The only concern I was raising is whether the unit it still being supported or even sold anymore. His web page is dated "fall 2005." Do you know if some other company purchased the rights to sell the unit and plans to support it? No I don't Alan, Infact I did not even know they were sold to Scanmar,the Monitor people. I just called them and they said they quit mfg the CPT 2 yrs ago, supported warrenty for 1 year then stopped all together. They said they could not make enough profit to keep going. I ordered a couple of sheer pins to have as spares. All they have left are a few more pins and some belts. That kinda sucks, thanks for the heads up. I do have a couple spare belts and a motor I picked up at a boaters flea market a couple years ago. Again, I've never had a problem, I bought mine in 1999. Knock on wood that it keeps on going strong. Joe --Alan |
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JoeJoe wrote:
Alan Gomes wrote: Joe wrote: Alan Gomes wrote: Yeah, I give RedClouds shaft driven rack and pinion steering a 5 star rating myself. If you ever need a autopilot make sure to go with the CPT wheel pilot. You may want to consider making a sail pack with lazy jacks buildt into them. Both items will make it easier for you to single handle your boat. Joe Based on some reviews the CPT looks like a really good autopilot but in light of this article I'd want to be sure that service is still available for it first: http://www.mslinn.com/sites/mike/sai...k_ca/hi_bc.jsp --Alan Gomes Good Lord Alan, the guy who wrote the article had to be rescued by Gaz's engineer on the HMS Oriole ......because he was to FN stupid to change a fuel filter. The guys a dip****. The CPT is buildt like a tank, I've never had a problem yet with over 2K miles and in some big weather. Joe Joe, The only concern I was raising is whether the unit it still being supported or even sold anymore. His web page is dated "fall 2005." Do you know if some other company purchased the rights to sell the unit and plans to support it? No I don't Alan, Infact I did not even know they were sold to Scanmar,the Monitor people. I just called them and they said they quit mfg the CPT 2 yrs ago, supported warrenty for 1 year then stopped all together. They said they could not make enough profit to keep going. I ordered a couple of sheer pins to have as spares. All they have left are a few more pins and some belts. That kinda sucks, thanks for the heads up. I do have a couple spare belts and a motor I picked up at a boaters flea market a couple years ago. Again, I've never had a problem, I bought mine in 1999. Knock on wood that it keeps on going strong. Joe --Alan Joe, You may be able to find replacement belts from Belt Corporation of America, 1-800-235-0947. --AG |
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