Edson Tiller Arms and Bronze Clevis
Autopilots are a popular accessory for sailboats of any size. Although primarily relied upon to steer a true course over long distances and
give the helmsman an “extra hand” while performing other tasks, a critical but often overlooked aspect of an autopilot is its ability to serve
as a backup steering system in event of a steering gear failure.  That is why Edson recommends installing your below-deck autopilot to an
independent Edson Tiller Arm. This allows you to use your autopilot as an “Electronic Emergency Tiller”; this will give your boat redundancy in
its steering system in the event of steering gear or cable failure.
Your autopilot installation can be accomplished quickly and economically with an Edson Autopilot Tiller Arm:
Anodized Aluminum: used for racing
boats or boats with aluminum or
composite rudderposts. Specially shaped tiller arms for J-Boats are also aluminum made. Order online
Bronze: used for cruising boats and boats with stainless or bronze rudderposts. Order online.
Use an autopilot Tiller Arm Bronze Clevis with autopilots that do not have a ball-joint end or the existing
end is too large to fit into the 3/4” opening in the arm. Order online. |
