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Which Octopus autopilot should you choose for your sailboat?

Octopus Rudder Feed Back Potentiometer Module - Garmin, Furuno, Navman and T.M.Q. Kit

MAURIPRO stocks Octopus hydraulic gear pumps for cylinders of 20 to 30 cubic inches. MAURIPRO stocks Octopus hydraulic gear pumps as high-performance 12V units designed for autopilot systems on mid-to-large boats with 16 to 24 cubic inch cylinders. MAURIPRO stocks Octopus spacer kits, hose and fitting kits, linear drives, steering cables, straight shafts, and rudder feedback modules for your sailboat.

Octopus Autopilot at a glance

Product Brand Type
Octopus Hydraulic Gear Pump - 24V - 20-30CI Cylinder - 2000cc/min Octopus Autopilot Drives Autopilot
Octopus Spacer Kit x 19mm f/90 degree Bezel Mounting Kit Octopus Autopilot Drives Autopilot
Octopus Hydraulic Gear Pump 12V 16-24CI Cylinder Octopus Autopilot Drives Autopilot
Octopus 30" Hose and Fitting Kit Including Orb and NPT Helm Fittings Octopus Autopilot Drives Autopilot
Octopus 12" Stroke Remote 38mm Linear Drive - 12V - Up To 60' or 33,000lbs Octopus Autopilot Drives Autopilot
Octopus Steering Cable - 8" Stroke x 6' f/Type R Drive Unit Octopus Autopilot Drives Autopilot

What Are the Octopus Hydraulic Gear Pump Options?

The Octopus Hydraulic Gear Pump, 24V, 2,000 cc a minute, is for cylinders of 20 to 30 cubic inches. The Octopus Hydraulic Gear Pump is a high-performance 12V unit designed for autopilot systems on mid-to-large boats with 16 to 24 cubic inch cylinders.

This durable gear pump delivers the strength and precision needed for reliable steering control, ensuring your autopilot maintains an accurate course even in heavy seas. The Octopus Hydraulic Gear Pump is a high-performance 12V unit designed for autopilot systems on mid-to-large boats with 16 to 24 cubic inch cylinders.

How Do You Choose the Right Octopus Spacer Kit for Your Installation?

The Octopus 19mm Spacer Kit is designed for use with 90-degree bezel mounting systems to provide extra clearance behind the dash. This durable spacer ensures a professional and stable installation for your steering helm, allowing for proper cable routing and a clean, finished appearance for your vessel's helm station.

What Components Do You Need for a Professional Hydraulic Autopilot Installation?

The Octopus 30-inch Hose and Fitting Kit provides all the essential components for a professional hydraulic autopilot installation. Featuring durable high-pressure hoses and both Orb and NPT fittings, this kit ensures a leak-free and secure connection for your steering system, providing the reliability needed for accurate course-keeping at sea.

Which Octopus Linear Drive Should You Choose for Large Vessels?

The Octopus 12-inch Stroke Linear Drive is a powerful 12V remote steering unit designed for large sailing vessels up to 60 feet. This high-capacity 38mm drive delivers the strength and precision needed for reliable autopilot performance, ensuring accurate course keeping for boats weighing up to 33,000 pounds in various sea states.

What Cable Do You Need for Type R Drive Units?

The Octopus Steering Cable features an 8-inch stroke and 6-foot length, specifically designed for use with Type R drive units. This high-strength, low-friction cable ensures responsive and precise steering control, providing a reliable mechanical link for your boat's manual or autopilot steering system that is built to last in the marine environment.

Which Octopus Straight Shaft Is Designed for Behind-the-Dash Installation?

The Octopus Type S Straight Shaft is a robust steering unit designed for behind-the-dash installation on mechanical drive systems. This kit includes a 90-degree mounting bezel and provides smooth and responsive steering control, offering a professional-grade and durable solution for maintaining your boat's manual or autopilot steering.

How Do You Choose an Rudder Feedback Module?

The Octopus Rudder Feedback Module offers a universal solution for Garmin, Furuno, and Navman autopilot systems. This high-precision sensor delivers accurate rudder position information to your marine network, providing the essential feedback needed for reliable autopilot operation and improved vessel maneuverability.

Which should you choose?

Select a hydraulic gear pump sized for your cylinder displacement — 24V for 20-30 cubic inches or 12V for 16-24 cubic inches. Pair it with the 19mm spacer kit if you need extra clearance behind the dash. Add the 30-inch hose and fitting kit for professional installations, the 12-inch stroke linear drive for large vessels up to 60 feet or 33,000 pounds, the Type R steering cable for your Type R drive unit, the Type S straight shaft for behind-the-dash mounting, and the rudder feedback module for Garmin, Furuno, Navman autopilots.

Frequently asked questions

Which hydraulic gear pump should you choose for 20-30 cubic inch cylinders?

The Octopus Hydraulic Gear Pump, 24V, 2,000 cc a minute, is for cylinders of 20 to 30 cubic inches.

What makes the 12V hydraulic gear pump suitable for mid-to-large boats?

The Octopus Hydraulic Gear Pump is a high-performance 12V unit designed for autopilot systems on mid-to-large boats with 16 to 24 cubic inch cylinders.

How does the spacer kit improve helm station installation?

The Octopus 19mm Spacer Kit is designed for use with 90-degree bezel mounting systems to provide extra clearance behind the dash. This durable spacer ensures a professional and stable installation for your steering helm, allowing for proper cable routing and a clean, finished appearance for your vessel's helm station.

What does the hose and fitting kit provide?

The Octopus 30-inch Hose and Fitting Kit provides all the essential components for a professional hydraulic autopilot installation. Featuring durable high-pressure hoses and both Orb and NPT fittings, this kit ensures a leak-free and secure connection for your steering system, providing the reliability needed for accurate course-keeping at sea.

Which linear drive handles vessels up to 60 feet?

The Octopus 12-inch Stroke Linear Drive is a powerful 12V remote steering unit designed for large sailing vessels up to 60 feet. This high-capacity 38mm drive delivers the strength and precision needed for reliable autopilot performance, ensuring accurate course keeping for boats weighing up to 33,000 pounds in various sea states.

Why choose the Type R steering cable?

The Octopus Steering Cable features an 8-inch stroke and 6-foot length, specifically designed for use with Type R drive units. This high-strength, low-friction cable ensures responsive and precise steering control, providing a reliable mechanical link for your boat's manual or autopilot steering system that is built to last in the marine environment.

What rudder feedback module works with Garmin, Furuno, Navman?

The Octopus Rudder Feedback Module offers a universal solution for Garmin, Furuno, and Navman autopilot systems. This high-precision sensor delivers accurate rudder position information to your marine network, providing the essential feedback needed for reliable autopilot operation and improved vessel maneuverability.
Octopus Hydraulic Gear Pump - 24V - 20-30CI Cylinder - 2000cc/min
Octopus Hydraulic Gear Pump - 24V - 20-30CI Cylinder - 2000cc/min
Octopus Spacer Kit x 19mm f/90 degree Bezel Mounting Kit
Octopus Spacer Kit x 19mm f/90 degree Bezel Mounting Kit
Octopus 30" Hose and Fitting Kit Including Orb and NPT Helm Fittings
Octopus 30" Hose and Fitting Kit Including Orb and NPT Helm Fittings
Octopus 12" Stroke Remote 38mm Linear Drive - 12V - Up To 60' or 33,000lbs
Octopus 12" Stroke Remote 38mm Linear Drive - 12V - Up To 60' or 33,000lbs
Octopus Steering Cable - 8" Stroke x 6' f/Type R Drive Unit
Octopus Steering Cable - 8" Stroke x 6' f/Type R Drive Unit
Octopus Type S Straight Shaft f/Mounting Behind the Dash f/Mechanical Drive Systems - Includes 90 degree Bezel Kit
Octopus Type S Straight Shaft f/Mounting Behind the Dash f/Mechanical Drive Systems - Includes 90 degree Bezel Kit
Octopus Rudder Feed Back Potentiometer Module - Garmin, Furuno, Navman and T.M.Q. Kit
Octopus Rudder Feed Back Potentiometer Module - Garmin, Furuno, Navman and T.M.Q. Kit

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Last updated: September 22, 2026.

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