Octopus Type T Tilt Shaft Rotary Autopilot Drive, Behind-Dash Mounting

Upgrade your vessel's steering experience with the Octopus Type T Tilt Shaft Rotary Mechanical Autopilot Drive. This specialized drive unit is engineered for seamless integration with mechanical steering systems, mounting discreetly behind your dash to provide both ergonomic comfort and precise autopilot control. It effectively replaces a manual tilt drive, allowing for steering wheel angle adjustments to suit various driving positions, enhancing both comfort and visibility. Invest in an Octopus drive today for a superior helm experience and reliable hands-free navigation.

Key Benefits & Features:

• Ergonomic Tilt Functionality: Allows for a wide range of vertical adjustment of the steering wheel, accommodating different seated or standing driving positions for optimal comfort and control.
• Behind-Dash Integration: Designed for discreet mounting behind the dashboard, maintaining a clean, factory-look aesthetic while providing full autopilot functionality.
• Precision Machined: Built to tight tolerances using marine-grade, corrosion-resistant alloy and stainless steel components, ensuring there is no 'slop' or play in the steering for superior manual feel and autopilot accuracy in rough sea conditions.
• Cost-Effective Autopilot Solution: Offers a low-cost solution for adding autopilot capabilities to cable-steered vessels, eliminating the need and expense of converting to hydraulic steering.
• Simple Installation: Engineered for straightforward installation, allowing for the reuse of existing rotary steering cables for a hassle-free upgrade.
• Flexible Mounting: Can be mounted at either 90° or 20° to the dashboard to best fit your helm configuration.
• Reliable Warranty: Backed by a 2-Year Limited Warranty for peace of mind.

Compatibility & Pairings:

• Designed to work specifically with Octopus Mechanical Remote Drive systems.
• Compatible with most standard marine steering wheels and tilt mechanisms.
• Directly compatible with the Morse 290 steering helm and can be retrofitted in most installations.
• Easily adaptable for use with S1 autopilots.
• Requires the Teleflex SH91800 front end (not supplied).