Octopus intellisteer for sale

JoSmo

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R-21 EC
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Whoop Whoop
I have an Intellisteer Type S F/Straight Shaft Helms F/Cable Steered Boats W/Dash Mounted Wheel that I purchased in October, installed in my R 21 and tested in the barn. I don’t like the way it operates compared to my hydraulic steering system in my other boat so I took it back out and I am installing a hydraulic steering system. I also have the. Rutter feedback potentiometer that I have not installed and it’s still in the original package. I will also include the original steering mechanism the cable and mounting bracket. See enclosed pictures. I paid about $800 for the intellisteer and $200 for the feedback unit. Both were purchased from Hodges Marine. I’d like to get $750 for everything and you pay actual shipping cost.

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Hi Camiii

Yes, I still have it. i installed the autopilot (for about 10 minutes) and took it back out. I prefer hydraulic steering so I opted for that.

Joe
 
Out of curiosity, what didn’t you like about it? I’m just heading down the autopilot rabbit hole and most recommend this unit. Will this interface with a chart plotter down the road?
 
Yes it will interface. I like the feel of hydraulic steering and precision for my fishing patterns. I posted some pictures yesterday of my winter project. Switching to hydraulic was challenging, Mostly because of the tight access under the rear hatches.
 
Ok, I think this should work for my needs. I saw the post where you had very tight clearances behind the dash. Looking at the installation manual they have spacers that apparently give you some more space behind the dash

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B3c Spacer Kits


If there is not the required 250mm (10in) clearance behind the dashboard for the Type S drive unit, this can be reduced with the use of spacer kits (Fig B13).


  • 90° Mount Spacer Kit OC15SUK16: This kit is for use in conjunction with the OC15SUK10 90° Bezel Kit only. Each spacer segment reduces the required depth by 19mm (0.75in) and a maximum of two spacer kits can be used on an installation for a maximum depth reduction of 38mm (1.5in).”

Did you have the spacers?
 
No spacers. I rotated the wiper motor 90 degrees and that gave me the room I needed. This picture was taken after the hydraulic steering install, but I initially turned it so I can get the intellisteer in there.
 
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