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HudsonM1
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Initially Posted - 01/22/2006 :  11:05:11  Show Profile
Wanted to share my first attemp at metal crafting with the group.....Hopefully this is an inexpensive solution many folks can use. My autopilot mounting socket is in the starboard cockpit seat, but I've never been able to use it because the tiller is so much higher than the seat. (Autopilot was mounted by a previous owner; new curved tiller purchased by another previous owner who didn't care about using the autopilot.) Raymarine sells an offset bracket for about $40, but it's big, ugly and the design seems like it would gouge knees quite readily.

Here's the alternative I came up with. It took me less than half an hour to make (And I must say...I'm very proud of myself!). It's super easy - total cost about $12. I'll send a little write up to Tech Tips if this would be a worthy contribution. (Not sure I posted the pics correctly. If they don't show below, I'll figure it out and try again.)




Here's how I made the made the curved bend:


Hope someone else finds this useful

Hudson
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 01/22/2006 :  11:19:44  Show Profile
Hudson,

I can't see your photos and you may be the only one who can...Did you upload your photos from your pc to an internet host?
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HudsonM1
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Response Posted - 01/22/2006 :  11:32:28  Show Profile
I'm trying to upload them to an Internet host now. The service available through my ISP didn't work. Stand by.....
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HudsonM1
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Response Posted - 01/22/2006 :  11:44:29  Show Profile
There we go. I can see the pics now. Hopefully everyone else can too.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 01/22/2006 :  11:56:52  Show Profile
Nice job Hudson! definitely one for the Tech Tips.
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kevinmac
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Response Posted - 01/22/2006 :  12:01:34  Show Profile
VERY cool. Thanks!
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 01/22/2006 :  12:59:59  Show Profile
Hudson,

Nice bracket!

Good job!
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tinob
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Response Posted - 01/22/2006 :  16:43:39  Show Profile
Nice Job Hudson Cool pictures as well.

VAL on the hard DAGNABIT #3936 Patchogue, N.Y.
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