Octopus Type S Straight Shaft Autopilot Drive, Behind-the-Dash Mount
- Brand:
- Octopus
- Part no:
- OCTAFMDMSW
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Suits steering
- Wheel cable
Manuals
- Instruction manual (PDF)manuals.plus
This Octopus Type S drive unit is a straight shaft design that mounts directly behind the dash. It replaces the manual drive on cable steered boats and comes with a 90 degree bezel kit. It can be mounted either at 90 degrees or at 20 degrees to the dashboard, and it is directly compatible with the Morse 290 steering helm. A 2 year limited warranty is included.
Our take
The Type S drive is a straight shaft unit that replaces the manual drive on a cable steered boat, so it is meant for cable steering. It mounts at 90 or 20 degrees to the dashboard, which gives two ways to fit it behind the dash.
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.