Raymarine ST5000+ - 5.5 SailPilot Linear Drive Installation

54 ST5000 Plus SailPilot Owner’s Handbook
5.5 SailPilot linear drive installation
The SailPilot Linear Drive is connected directly to the rudder stock at
the specified tiller arm radius.
90
D1010-2
700mm (27.5in)
4 off fixing holes suitable
for 10mm (0.4in) bolts
79mm (3.1in)
114mm (4.5in)
197mm (7.8in)
50mm (2in)
• The tiller arm radius for the SailPilot should be 250 mm (10 in)
• The drive unit should, ideally, be coupled to the rudder stock via an
independent tiller arm (for example, Edson and Whitlock offer a
standard fitting)
• It is possible to couple the drives pushrod to the same tiller arm or
rudder quadrant used by the main steering linkage
Mid Stroke
250mm
(10in)
90
D760-2
CAUTION:
The SailPilot drive unit can exert thrusts in excess of 1000 lb
(454 kg). Therefore, if you have any doubts about the strength of
the existing tiller arm or rudder quadrant, please consult the
relevant steering gear manufacturer.
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