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Autopilot Tiller Arms
Since Edson's autopilot tiller arms are custom machined to fit your rudderpost, please email our Customer Support or give us a call at (508) 995-9711 to order. Information on Bronze and Aluminum Autopilot Tiller Arms can be found below.
IMPORTANT - Edson highly recommends installing an autopilot independent of the primary steering system. This provides for a redundant/backup system in the event of steering gear or cable failure—in effect an “electronic emergency tiller”. Edson’s autopilot tiller arm allows the autopilot to be mounted independently of the primary steering system and should be used to attach an autopilot to the rudder-post.
IN NO CASE SHOULD THE AUTOPILOT BE ATTACHED DIRECTLY TO THE QUADRANT OR RADIAL DRIVE WHEEL!
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Edson's bronze tiller arms are used for cruising boats and boats with stainless or bronze rudder-posts.
- Specifically designed for use with linear drive autopilot systems.
- Keeps autopilot independent of steering system.
- Makes autopilot an “electronic emergency tiller”
- Available in 10” (254 mm) and 15” (381 mm) lengths for use with most of the autopilots on the market today.
- 1” (25 mm) wide slot to accept ball end fitted with 1⁄2 ” or 12 mm diameter pins.
- Available to accommodate rudderposts to 5” (127cm).
- Custom pin sizes are available upon request.
- Constructed of manganese bronze.
- Variable attachment points to allow for proper positioning of the attachment point of the autopilot.
Edson's aluminum tiller arms are used for racing boats or boats with Aluminum or Composite rudder-posts.
- Designed for racing boats where weight savings is critical.
- Solid cast aluminum construction
- Black anodized for durability
- Available for rudder-posts up to 7” (175mm) in diameter.
Edson's aluminum tiller arms for J-Boats
Because of their unique rudderpost shape, J-Boats require a specially shaped tiller arm. It is designed to clamp onto the composite rudderpost directly above the radial drive wheel. For J-Boats from 35’ to 53’. Wt. 5.8 lbs (2.6 kg). Instead of a secondary securement method, these tiller arms are potted onto the rudder post with either epoxy or SparTite for an exact fit.
Autopilot tiller arm for J-37, J-40, J-42, J-44, J-46, J-105, J-120, & J-130 - Order #836AL-J-12
Autopilot tiller arm for J-160 - Order #836AL-J-160
Tiller arms are available for all J-Boats, please contact Edson for more information if yours is not shown.