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Fusion all the way.

I have a non NKE GPS connected to my NKE Topline bus. Data is accessible on all my NKE displays. If the non NKE sensor/instrument talks NMEA, you can convert it to the NKE data format.

Does the sensor reach the bottom of the tank? It's not uncommon not to. (And even if it does, it would still be inaccurate for let's say the bottom half of an inch). 

The ram of my pilot is installed on the port side and restricts the max angle of the helm to port. I think the difference between port and starboard is close to 20°. I didn't account for this during the pilot initialization phase, and the pilot works fine. What's most important is to have the...

Did you also consider AWS damping? The pilot might have difficulties determining what to do if the AWS reading doesn't keep up. Have a look at what AWS is doing during a tack. I also race single handed in constricted waters, but my boat (Pogo 8.50) is optimized for short handed racing. I can...

You mean you can't change the tack angle on the display, or the angle is changed but the autopilot ignores the setting (always tacks @ 100 degrees whatever the setting)? I never use auto tacking. I'll give it a try this weekend to see how it behaves. Did you already test if the 'Tacking speed'...

I started this topic but since it took a while to figure out the problem I forgot about it. I'll share the outcome as it might benefit others. There were 2 intermitting problems at play, which made it difficult to understand the behavior of the autopilot. The system is more than 10 years old...

Don't believe the hype; a good sailor drives better than an auto pilot. Stamina is the issue. An auto pilot doesn't become fatigued or distracted.

Only? Not too bad I think for a boat that's made at the other side of the globe. I don't see to many Australian boats in Europe.

I had the same issue last year. I had to replace the speed sensor. Note you can also view the Topline data on the Multigraphic display, you can find it somewhere in the configuration menus. I have an android tablet connected via WIFI. The Prodata Interface cable is used in conjunction with the...

It's the second time we see Apivia doing a big effort to avoid heavy weather. It costs him miles, but it might be a smart thing to do in the long run. 

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An EPIRB is part of GMDSS, is registered to a specific boat and can be triggered automatically.  A PLB is not part of GMDSS, is registered to a person and is not allowed to be triggered automatically.  An AIS PLB, I guess you know what it is...  I carry a PLB and AIS PLB in my life vest. No...

I struggled a lot with halyard wraps on my Facnor furler, while it had the deflector. Turns out these deflectors are actually made to prevent spinnaker halyards being caught in the head sail wen it gets furled. Installed a halyard restrainers after years of misery, problem solved. Lost the...

What's your point exactly? AT managed to push the boat in a way that's not captured by the sensors? 

Can you stop insulting me and try to have a constructive discussion. It does not matter where the boat broke. The question is if it was sailed beyond it's design limitations. Do you think a boat that breaks in its first storm is suited to sail the Southern Ocean? 

It's clear there are issues. But this whole discussion started with the insinuation that AT was the weak link in ATR's program. 

I understand these limitations, But in my option the structural sttrenght of the bow should not get compromised as long as I don't push the boat that far that it loses its rig. Otherwise it's under dimensioned. 

You know better than the engineers who designed the boat? Do you think it's the first time a boat sailed through such conditions? 

A few days after Theta their was an interview with the ATR team captain and he confirmed AT sailed the boat very conservatively. They have all the data from the sensors, so if he was wrecking the boat they would know.