Those can be disengaged quickly. In addition, I don't think they are
powerful enough to seriously hurt someone. My hydraulic one can swing the
rudder from stop to stop
in 3-5 seconds and probably wouldn't know if you arm was there or not.

Doug
s/v Callista

"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message
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That will work in some of the wheel mounted autopilots but not
necessarily on a below deck system.

Right. I was thinking of the self contained types that have the
engage/disengage lever at the wheel.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"