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Autopilot for 1990 Alpha One Cable Steer I/O? - Gezellig - 03-02-17 12:24 PM
Hello, I have a 1990 Searay 220OV with a cable steer power assisted Mercruiser Alpha One Gen 1 I/O drive. I am considering installing an auto pilot in it this year. It looks like I would need to purchase the EV200 system along with a steering actuator. Does anybody have any experience with a similar setup? The M81138 Electromechanical Drive says that it is for 1997 or later. I can only find a handful of places to purchase this and it looks like you have to specify what your drive is to get the appropriate brackets for install. I am also seeing some websites saying that it is for 1987 and newer I/O's but nowhere do I see a spot to specify this. I am trying to figure out my options without having to convert the boat over to hydraulic steering.
RE: Autopilot for 1990 Alpha One Cable Steer I/O? - Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator - 03-02-17 01:09 PM
Welcome to the Raymarine Forum Gezellig,
Raymarine, Inc. ceased offering / supported the subject drive approximately 10 years ago and fitting the supported Raymarine rudder reference transducer to cable steered I/O drives could be quite challenging. These days an Octopus helm or remote drive is typically used for such applications ... including the Mercruiser I/O onboard my own boat. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing this subject.
RE: Autopilot for 1990 Alpha One Cable Steer I/O? - Gezellig - 03-02-17 02:30 PM
Thanks Chuck I have contacted them. I kind of knew this was going to be the answer but wanted to make sure..... so much for an easy quick solution. LOL
RE: Autopilot for 1990 Alpha One Cable Steer I/O? - Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator - 03-02-17 04:40 PM
You're welcome.