Below Deck Autohelm

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Below Deck Autohelm

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Below Deck Autohelm

Posted by Peter Schmieder on May 18, 2003 at 12:09:00:

I am on my second Autohelm 4000 in three years. I am looking for a below deck
unit. Any suggestion what unit works good on a PDQ36 and where to install it

Thanks for any input
Peter SChmieder
S/V KopyKat, PDQ36031

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Re: Below Deck Autohelm ALEX KEHAYES 19:01:42 07/11/03 (0)

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Re: Below Deck Autohelm

Posted by ALEX KEHAYES on July 11, 2003 at 19:01:00:
In Reply to: Below Deck Autohelm posted by Peter Schmieder on May 18, 2003 at
12:09:00:


My experience with the Autohelm 4000 ST+ has not been positive. I had Autohelm
3000's on two previous boats with no problems. Perhaps simpler would be better

I'm seriously considering replacing the 4000 with a 3000. As far as below deck
applications are concerned, they usually attach to the quadrant in a dry,
protected area. I don't think the PDQ provides this type of environment for the
hydraulic or geared drive units. Good luck in your search.
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