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Mechanical Drive Units
For most, they believe the only solution to install an Autopilot or Jog Steering System on a mechanically steered boat is to convert the vessel to hydraulic steering. This is not true, the Octopus remote rotary Mechanical autopilot drives makes it easy and economical to install a Jog control (Octopus Intellisteer) or an automatic pilot on powerboats steered with mechanical push pull cable steering systems including Outboards, Sterndrives (I/O’s) and Inboards.
Very simply, if a motorboat has a cable steering system, then the Octopus Mechanical drives will be powerful enough to steer the boat. The only restrictions and options being related to installation requirements are fully detailed in the installation guide. The Octopus mechanical autopilot drives come in four types:
Note: Optional Integrated Rudder Feedback Unit It is available in two types, a universal unit that works with all major manufacturers and dedicated manufacturer versions. See section Integrated Rudder Feedback units below for options. CLICK HERE FOR A SUMMARIZED POWER POINT PRESENTATION. Type S – Standard Straight shaft for mounting behind the dash
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ASSEMBLED VIEW (bezel omitted) OCTAFMDMSW - STANDARD STRAIGHT SHAFT DRIVE WITH 90º BEZEL KIT OC15SUK10 - 90º Bezel kit included |
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(bezel omitted) OCTAFMDMSW - STANDARD STRAIGHT SHAFT DRIVE WITH 20º BEZEL KIT OC15SUK09 - 20º Bezel Kit Required |
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Type T - Straight shaft tilt version for mounting behind the dash with a steering wheel tilt facility
The Tilt drive allows the steering wheel angle to be adjusted in relationship to the dash. The drive requires the Tilt Mechanism. Click on Installation guide for more information.
Click here for installation information.
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Type R - Stand Alone Remote version for mounting as a separate drive system with its own cable and mounting kit
The Remote drive unit can be installed in any convenient location; it requires the addition of a second steering cable and connection kit. There are connection kits for Mercruiser or Volvo Penta stern drive engines, Outboard engines and a universal kit for inboard engines. The drive is mounted in a location away from the heat and vibrations of the engine. An interconnect cable is used to connect it to the engine steering system using one of the simple to mount connection kits.
Click here for installation information.
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| Type R System Installation on a SeaRay AJ 270 courtesy of Kevin Fleming. Click here to see what he has to say. | |
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Type RS - Unique RS Sailboat Drive designed for simple mounting to mid-range yachts with restricted installation space
The Octopus Remote Sailboat Drive System makes it easy and economical to install an automatic pilot on light displacement Sail Boats steered with a mechanical system from a wheel or tiller. The system is designed for the modern mid range sail boat which has restricted space to mount a standard Linear drive. The drive is very responsive and has little feedback resistance when in ‘Stand by’ mode making it very suitable for racing yachts.
Recommended for Yachts up to 38Ft (11.5m) with a maximum displacement of 15400 Ibs / 7000 Kg.
The system includes a drive unit, a steering cable and a linear drive connection kit. The drive unit Can be mounted either horizontal or vertically in any convenient location. The steering cable length is determined by the relative position of the drive unit to the linear drive connection kit.
Click here for installation information.
TESTIMONIALS:
* RS Sailboat Drive installed on a Beneteau Oceanis 31, owner: David Foster - Click here to see what he had to say.
* Practical Boat Owner magazine in the UK was so impressed with the RS Sailboat Drive that they wrote a two page article in the August 2010 Edition - Click here to see the article.
| Ordering Guide |
| PID | Description |
| OCTAFMDRESYSA | Sterndrive System - Mercruiser from 1994, North American Volvo from 1997 |
| OCTAFMDRESYSB | Sterndrive System - Mercruiser from 1983 to 93, European Volvo Diesel from 1994 |
| OCTAFMDRESYSC | Outboard System - Yamaha 115-220 |
| OCTAFMDRESYSD | Outboard System - Mercury, Mariner, Suzuki |
| OCTAFMDRESYSE | Sailboat Drive - Inboard System – 8.5" stroke (UP TO 32 FEET OR UP TO 13,200 LBS.) |
| OCTAFMDRSSYS | Sailboat Drive - Inboard System – 12" stroke (UP TO 38 FEET OR UP TO 15,400 LBS.) |
Integrated Rudder Feedback Units
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Typically one of the most complex and time consuming aspects of autopilot installation is fitting the rudder feedback unit and ensuring that the geometry matches the full range of rudder movement. The solution is an integrated rudder feedback unit that directly mounts to the drive unit itself.
The Rudder Feedback unit’s come in two types. The universal RFB unit (OC15SUK27) has small switches making it generic to all major Autopilot manufacturers.
The standard RFB unit’s (OC15SUK27A – OC15SUK27E) are dedicated to a particular manufacturer.
Both types are attached directly to the drive unit for simple installation.
Click here for RFB installation information.
| OC15SUK27 | Rudder Feed Back Potentiometer Module – Universal | |
| OC15SUK27A | Rudder Feed Back Potentiometer Module – Comnav & Si-Tex | |
| OC15SUK27B | Rudder Feed Back Potentiometer Module – Autohelm – Raymarine Kit | |
| OC15SUK27D | Rudder Feed Back Potentiometer Module – Coursemaster & Simrad | |
| OC15SUK27E | Rudder Feed Back Potentiometer Module – Garmin, Furuno, Navman & T.M.Q. Kit | |
| OC15SUK83 | Simrad Resistance to Frequency Conversion Kit - Required for Simrad Autopilots |
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