"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
ink.net...
Looking at the stats on... for example the Simrad Tiller Pilots
10,20,30...
I see that the thrust difference between
the least and most capable is 44 lbs., which is a 24% variation from least
to most [143-187].

The Simrad recommendation on boat length is from 33 - 39 feet, and
displacement from 8140 - 14000 lbs.

My question is:
given the above, is the real-world difference for a typical
35'-40' sailboat that one pilot will simply
'do it' faster than the lower powered, OR will the 143 lbs
of thrust not do the job but the 187 will...
according to Simrad's specs ?

I do assume there is some length/displacement combinations for which
Simrad's specifications would be strictly true,
of course, but..... as a real-world matter, what experience have group
members found applicable ?

Appreciatively,

Courtney



Escapade is a Rawson 30, 30 feet on deck and displacement of 12,500. I use a
Simrad TP20 and it has been entirely adequate to date. Tweaking the gain for
the current conditions can be tricky, but tiller forces are substantially
less than the TP20's limitations. Your mileage may vary.