On 18 Nov 2005 19:37:49 -0800, "
wrote:

I have a 79 Newport 27. Tried a simrad autotiller but it turns out
that it won't work on this boat. Has anyone had any luck with any
autotillers with a newport 27?
Thanks,
David

I've sailed a Newport 27 and it handles like a stripped out C&C 27
(same hull, less weight). I see no reason why an Autohelm 1000 or its
current equivalent wouldn't work, because it's only a 6,000 lb. boat.
I use an almost antique Autohelm 1000 on my 10,000 lb Viking 33, and
it works in most situations just fine, even though it eats a lot of
amps.

Why won't the Simrad work? Are you sure you've set it up right?

R.