"Lynn Coffelt" wrote in message
...
With
the right incentives I might also throw in a Wood Freeman auto pilot
assembly (chain drive). It is a mechanical marvel and only weighs 50
pounds or so.


is the drivemotor 12Vdc or 32Vdc?

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12 volts

Last year we put a Wood-Freeman mechanical, chain drive monster on a
commercial fishing vessel. Of course we used Comnav electronics and motor
driver. (new mercury contactors are rare and expensive!)

Lynn


I believe there still is an upgrade for the mercury contactors to solid
state plug ins available somewhere. I recall we sent some out for upgrade
about 3 years ago. The boss is on vacation this week (why I am back in the
shop after retiring). I am sure he could ID the source if anyone needs them.
73
Doug K7ABX