Octopus Type RS Remote Drive Unit Without Rudder Feedback
- Vendor: Octopus
- Type: drive, mechanical
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.
The optional integrated Rudder Feedback unit is attached directly to the drive making for very simple installation.
It is available in two types, a universal unit which works with all major manufacturers and dedicated manufacturer versions.
Rudder Feedback Modules are available for this drive unit.
The Rudder Feedback unit’s come in two types. The universal RFB unit (OC15SUK06) has small switches making it generic to all major Autopilot manufacturers.
The standard RFB unit’s (OC15SUK06A – OC15SUK06H) are dedicated to a particular manufacturer.
