02-27-19, 12:35 PM
Judging from the attached picture can you determine Which autopilot would work with this steering system? The boat is a 26 Osprey with Volvo Penta I/O drive. The customer is asking for an EV-DBW.
02-27-19, 12:35 PM
02-27-19, 01:40 PM
Welcome to the Raymarine Forum Marty,
Unfortunately, it would not be possible to determine much from the photo supplied. The Osprey 25 would most definitely not be suited for an EV-DBW. When powered by a Volvo Penta I/O having a single steering station, then the vessel featured cable driven power assisted steering was standard and hydraulic steering was an option. When powered by a Volvo Penta I/O and when they featured a two steering stations, then the vessel featured hydraulic steering was an option. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing the autopilot recommendation for cable steered powerboats. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing the autopilot recommendation for hydraulically steered boats.
Unfortunately, it would not be possible to determine much from the photo supplied. The Osprey 25 would most definitely not be suited for an EV-DBW. When powered by a Volvo Penta I/O having a single steering station, then the vessel featured cable driven power assisted steering was standard and hydraulic steering was an option. When powered by a Volvo Penta I/O and when they featured a two steering stations, then the vessel featured hydraulic steering was an option. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing the autopilot recommendation for cable steered powerboats. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing the autopilot recommendation for hydraulically steered boats.