Octopus OCTAFG1024 Autopilot Gear Pump, 24V, 10-15ci
- Brand:
- Octopus
- Part no:
- OCTAFG1024
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Voltage
- 24V
- Suits ram volume
- 1000 cc
Manuals
- Instruction manual (PDF)manuals.plus
The Octopus OCTAFG1024 is a 24v gear pump rated at 1.0l/min for 10-15ci cylinders, made for hydraulically steered boats. It works with balanced or unbalanced cylinders. The compact footprint gives some freedom in where it is installed. The maker says the pump can run from a smaller autopilot course computer than equivalent drive units, and points to lower noise and vibration for sailboat installations.
Our take
At 1.0l/min and 24v, this gear pump is meant for hydraulic steering cylinders of 10-15ci, so match it to your ram first. The maker points to lower noise and vibration as the reason it fits sailboat installations.
From our buying guide
Raymarine describes a typical autopilot as four parts: a heading sensor, a control unit, a drive and a control head. Bought alone, the parts don't steer, and Raymarine says the operator must stay at the helm at all times.
Check before you buy:
- The box list has the drive and control head you need, since packs can leave out a major part.
- It's rated for your boat the way the maker measures it. Raymarine sizes on fully laden displacement, often 20% above the designed figure.
- On hydraulic steering, the pump's range covers your steering cylinder's volume.
