Testimonials
October '23 - Scott Jones aboard the classic 32ft Atkin commented on his recent singlehanded trip with the Heavy Pelagic autopilot doing the steering.
“I love it! Easy install (although I had to improvise a few things due to schedule). It steered well through a bumpy sail through the potato patch. Had no problem with 2-3 meter seas and 20 kts.
Express 27 Elise #101 Blasting across SF Bay
Webb Chiles, St Helena to St Lucia. Discussing his autopilot choice for the tight reach:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HQgSmisM3A
Monitor windvane and tiller actuator, redundancy with the Pelagic.
David's Pretorian 35 set up for ocean crossings in 2018
Webb Chiles St Lucia to Marathon, s/v Gannet (AP shown at 2:30): https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Q3pifnaA8 >
Webb discussing the light winds after a front and the Pelagic's steering in those conditions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v93eYa7ob6k
Webb Chiles, Durban SA to St Helena:
Gale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjgD-O4ubtg
Spring Olson 34 Delivery from SF to LA - big winds:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNccNSRzVA0
Valiant 40, s/v Rennaissance, Karl's below deck system with rudder sensor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx0XmDfBJUk
Dufour-30, Paul Trammels Experience:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK2W7Ar0e4I&t=10s
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VLRZtWWXkA
Dan describes his recent installation of the Pelagic Tiller Actuator on s/v Great White here: http://svgreatwhite.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-pelagic-autopilot.html?
Jeff Goff reports from Florida that his Vardo custom built cat has logged 1200 miles off the Florida Coast using the Pelagic AP and tiller actuator. Jeff has plans to put another 2000 miles on the boat and AP over the fall sailing season. http://sailingcatamarans.blogspot.ca/
Jim's Alajuela 38, Aliante , steering with the Pelagic Autopilot:
Wind following mode interfaced to B & G instruments under test on s/v Domino. SF Bay – Gusty Conditions https://plus.google.com/100809239060495358328/posts/4z2WgmvquCY
The full keel Westsail 32, Tortuga, uses a Pelagic Tiller actuator as the primary autopilot steering device. Randy indicates that the device works very well on the 19500 lb (8850 kg) vessel with a stern hung rudder.
J88 Vintus takes third place in Solo 400 mile offshore race Dr Chris Cartwright at sea with the PelagicAP Showing Tiller Actuator
Olson 34 Temerity Wins Solo 400 mile Offshore Race TemerityLongPacJuly 15 Dave’s Long Pac short video
The Amel 46, “Echapee” uses the Pelagic Autopilot to steer the center cockpit vessel. Autopilot Steering Heavy Displacement Cruiser
Installation of the Tiller actuator on J92 Rag Time Bob’s J92 Installation
Tiller Wand Express 27 Elise #101 Blasting across SF Bay
Tiller Wand in Action on Martin 32 Martin 32