Zero Feedback Steering (NFB)

[IslandRanger]

Who has installed an NFB Steering Systems on their Macgregor and how do you like it? Is there anyone apposed to an NFB Steering System?

[RobertB]

Do you have an example of such a system. Sounds like steer by wire using a joystick -- or as experienced by those of us with autopilots. In this case we have NFB capability but retain the wheel and all the feedback involved. When on autopilot, I adjust course with the buttons on the control head - these have no feedback. I am fine letting the electronics concentrate on holding course so I can actually look up at the sails or at the cold drink my wife is bringing me (preferable with some chips).

[IslandRanger]

So Teleflex (Seastar) makes an (NFB) in a rack and pinion cable and helm assembly. https://www.fisheriessupply.com/telefle ... ering-kits

[RobertB]

Looking at the link you posted, these are advertised to be used where there is alot of feedback. Our boats have very short cord rudders (as opposed to say a catboat) and there just is not that much force fed back to the wheel.

[Highlander]

The N.F.B. system I installed on my u will loose the feed back while sailing thats the only thing so if u r racing not so good

J