Item #876825

Octopus Autopilots Sterndrive Autopilot System

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          Description

          Suitable for most Mercruiser and Volvo Penta Systems, the Octopus Sterndrive Autopilot System is an autopilot drive for cable steered powerboats that clamps to the steering cylinder with no drilling or cutting required.

          Features:

          • Suitable for most Mercruiser and Volvo Penta Systems
          • The Type R Remote Drive System makes sterndrive installations easy for both single or dual engine systems
          • The installation kit simply clamps to the steering cylinder with no drilling or cutting required
          • Available to suit the most common Mercruiser and Volvo-Penta sterndrive systems
          • No need to change to hydraulic steering
          • Simple to install kits
          • All components mounted out of sight
          • Rudder feedback option mounts directly on drive
          • Manual override without disengaging the autopilot
          • Compatible with all major Autopilot brand electronics and a simple solution for difficult installations
          • Designed 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 (Sold Separately)
            • 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 (Sold Separately)

          Specifications:

          • Applications: Mercruiser and Volvo Penta Stern Drives
          • Mount: Clamps to the Steering Cylinder with No Drilling or Cutting Required

          Available Models:

          • OCTAFMDRESYSB - Sterndrive System - Mercruiser from 1983 to 93, European Volvo Diesel from 1994
          • OCTAFMDRESYSA - Sterndrive System - Mercruiser from 1994, North American Volvo from 1997

          Installation Guide (8.34 MB)

          Part Numbers for Octopus Autopilots Sterndrive Autopilot System

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          Questions

          Will this be able to steer the boat with the main motor off? I have a kicker to troll with and would not want the main engine running while trolling. The two motors are linked together to steer from the helm.

          Asked by: Andy
          This system relies on the power steering pump running, to provide the power assist. The autopilot motor just moves the actuator arm on the power steering assembly, which is the same thing you do when you turn the wheel. However when I attempted to turn the wheel with the motor off, there was too much pressure on the actuator arm and the Octopus collar kept pulling off of the actuator rod. So I don't think the system is designed for use with the motor off.
          Answered by: BobC
          Date published: 2024-03-04
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