Octopus Type 3 Adjustable Reversing Autopilot Pump, 12V
- Brand:
- Octopus
- Part no:
- OCTAF2012
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Drive
- Hydraulic
- Voltage
- 12V
Manuals
- Instruction manual (PDF)manuals.plus
The Octopus Type 3 is an adjustable reversing autopilot pump for 12V systems with cylinders up to 30 cubic inches. It uses a piston design with only three moving parts, and the flow rate can be configured to suit the vessel. Shut off valves built into the pump let it be removed without draining the steering system. The maker claims more than double the hydraulic output for each watt going in.
Our take
The Type 3 pump uses a piston design with only three moving parts, and its flow rate is adjustable to suit the vessel. Built-in shut off valves let it come off without draining the steering system, so servicing is simpler. It is sized for cylinders up to 30 cubic inches.
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.