Installing a rudder position transducer

[Mike Smith]

  Re: Problem Installing S1 Raymarine Autohelm on 1999 MkII
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Originally from jimhaas -

"I am currently installing the rudder position sensor on my C34 #428.  Does anyone have experience connecting to the radial drive?"

Jim -

I have thought about installing a rudder position transducer on Breezer #688, also.  I think there was an old thread about it - I remember it was a tight fit...  I'll do some searching and see what I can find.  I'll start a new thread if I can't.

Mike

PS  Couldn't find anything, starting new thread...

[BillG]

I just installed one this winter and have written an article that I was going to send into projects.  I have some photos that I can send you if you like.

[willie]

http://www.simplelifesailing.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=18&posts=2&start=1

Check this out it might help, this is my site for the simple life.

[BillG]

photo of rudder position transducer

[Ron Hill]

Mike : My "rudder position transducer" consists of a white, fingernail polish vertical stripe, on the emergency tiller cap. 
It has functioned flawlessly"for 20 years!   

[Mike Smith]

Same here, Ron - If I want to know where the rudder is I just look down between my legs!

Mike