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Catalina 38 Installs a Pelagic driving and L & S Below Deck Hydraulic Cylinder

From Ray - May 23:

Hi Brian,

A quick update.  We tried out the AP over the weekend.  It was dramatically better than the old one under all conditions - even steered the boat on a broad reach in 20+ knots when we sailed from SF to Redwood City yesterday.  I didn't fool with any of the settings.  Just turned it on and pressed "Auto."  Thanks for all your help getting it going.
Ray
Ray's system uses a Lecomble & Schmitt hydraulic actuator, 12 V, model 40 with a rudder sensor.