Raymarine Type 1 Autopilot Mechanical Linear Drive, 12V – 24,000lb Displacement

Upgrade your vessel's autopilot system with the Raymarine Type 1 Autopilot Mechanical Linear Drive. Engineered for robust reliability, this 12V drive provides powerful thrust and fast hard-over times, ensuring precise and responsive steering control for mechanically steered vessels. Experience enhanced navigation and quiet operation, allowing you to focus on the journey. Invest in Raymarine's trusted performance for a smoother sailing experience.

Key Benefits & Specifications:

• Broad Vessel Compatibility: Suitable for mechanically steered vessels with a displacement up to 24,000 lbs (11,000 kg), offering versatile application across a range of sailboats.
• Optimized Steering Control: Delivers a peak thrust of 650 lbs (295 kg) and a maximum rudder torque of 6,500 lb.in (735 Nm) for powerful and precise rudder movement.
• Responsive Operation: Achieves hard-over to hard-over times of just 11 seconds, enabling quick and accurate course corrections.
• Efficient Power System: Features a powerful electric motor, electromagnetic fail-safe clutch, high tensile belt drive, and an epicyclic gearbox, ensuring durability and high performance with minimum current consumption (18-36W).
• Minimal Backdrive Force: Designed with low backdrive force to reduce its effect on manual steering when the autopilot is in standby, allowing for smooth hand-steering.
• Below-Deck Installation: Mounted below decks, the linear drive directly moves the rudder via the tiller arm or rudder quadrant for an integrated and protected setup.
• Fail-Safe Clutch: The electro-mechanical clutch releases when the autopilot is disengaged, ensuring unobstructed manual steering.

Compatibility & Pairings:

• Designed for seamless integration with existing mechanical steering systems.
• Works optimally with the Raymarine ACU-200 Actuator Control Unit (sold separately).