IG 44 - Linear Drive Autopilot

[DBG8492]

Is it possible?

Currently, I have the old Raytheon/Neco wheeldrive with the sprockets, but nothing works - flip the breaker and nada - neither of the head units power on at all and without those, I can't tell if the motor even works. The old owner said he never used it...

I haven't had time to really dig into it and see if I can figure it out - but in the meantime, I have been contemplating other options that would allow me to install and use a more modern system.

Has anyone used or seen installed a linear drive on the quadrant in the aft steering compartment? I checked and there appears to be room, but I'm not sure how they will work with the cable steering.

 

[Delta Riverat]

It'll work, my boat has one.

 

[DDW]

I've installed a Raymarine linear drive on a sailboat with cable steering. The Jefa tiller arm drive can work too, and a few others.

 

[jgtrucking]

Should work, my AP is attached by chain under the Flybridge helm. There is an electric clutch on the unit.

 

[DBG8492]

Should work, my AP is attached by chain under the Flybridge helm. There is an electric clutch on the unit.

Yeah that's where mine is - but no part of it powers on.

I will troubleshoot it of course, but I'm not going to die on that hill...

 

[jgtrucking]

Check to see if you are getting power. And also you may want to install there. otherwise changing to hydraulic is fairly straight forward. If I ever have to change out the AP, I'll change the steering.