2024-04-15, 12:12 PM
Hi everyone,
I'm planning to build a below deck autopilot for my boat (L=9.5m, d=4000kg), so I'm searching for a nonexpensive linear actuator. I've been reading the other threads about the topic but I still have a lot of doubts.
Usually the other threads are focused on tiller pilots, so I don't know if I can use them as a reference. For example, some people in the forum have tested Hurd actuators. I saw that they have one that could fit speed and thrust general requirements: Hurd ELA45 with 500N max. load, 300mm stroke and 33.8-93.5 mm/s speed. (Info: I contacted them and it is sold for 119,9$ + shipping 70$).
Would this actuator (for example) fit as a below deck actuator for my boat characteristics? Or I have to search for something very different as long as I don't have a tiller?
Thank you so much, as always.
Sully
I'm planning to build a below deck autopilot for my boat (L=9.5m, d=4000kg), so I'm searching for a nonexpensive linear actuator. I've been reading the other threads about the topic but I still have a lot of doubts.
Usually the other threads are focused on tiller pilots, so I don't know if I can use them as a reference. For example, some people in the forum have tested Hurd actuators. I saw that they have one that could fit speed and thrust general requirements: Hurd ELA45 with 500N max. load, 300mm stroke and 33.8-93.5 mm/s speed. (Info: I contacted them and it is sold for 119,9$ + shipping 70$).
Would this actuator (for example) fit as a below deck actuator for my boat characteristics? Or I have to search for something very different as long as I don't have a tiller?
Thank you so much, as always.
Sully