Raymarine Type 1 Linear Drive – 12V

Description

Install the Raymarine Type 1 Linear Drive 12V as an electromechanical steering actuator for compatible mechanically steered sailboats. It produces up to 650 lb, or 295 kg, peak thrust through a 300 mm, or 12-inch, linear stroke. The drive is intended for sailboats up to 24,000 lb, or 11,000 kg, and connects to a suitable steering quadrant or tiller arm through a bolted linear-drive linkage.

The 12V permanent-magnet motor draws approximately 2A to 5A during typical operation and up to 15A under peak load. The 8.5 kg drive uses a hard-anodized alloy body and steel rod, with IPX6 splash protection. It is a drive-only component and needs a compatible course computer, control head, heading sensor, rudder-feedback arrangement where required, and complete installation hardware.

Key Specifications

• Electromechanical linear actuator for compatible mechanical sailboat steering systems.
• Rated for sailboats up to 24,000 lb, or 11,000 kg, displacement.
• Provides 650 lb, or 295 kg, peak thrust through a 300 mm, or 12-inch, linear stroke.
• Uses a 12V permanent-magnet DC motor with 2A to 5A typical draw and 15A peak demand.
• Connects to a compatible steering quadrant or tiller arm through a bolted mechanical linkage.
• Uses hard-wired connection terminals and requires appropriate cable sizing and circuit protection.
• Mounts with an L-bracket or bulkhead-foot arrangement and weighs 8.5 kg.
• Features a hard-anodized alloy housing, steel rod, internal clutch, and IPX6 splash protection.

Compatibility and Mounting

Match the Type 1 drive with a course computer rated for its electrical load and the selected autopilot architecture. Do not connect it directly to an ST4000 or ST4000+ wheel-drive controller, as those systems are designed for lower-current wheel or tiller drives rather than a higher-current Type 1 linear actuator.

Confirm steering geometry before purchase: the drive must move through its full 300 mm stroke without binding, over-travel, interference, or excessive side load. The mount and linkage points must safely withstand thrust loads, and the installation must preserve reliable manual steering.

Before Ordering

Confirm a mechanically steered sailboat at or below 24,000 lb, a compatible course computer, 300 mm stroke clearance, 650 lb thrust compatibility, adequate mounting structure, full rudder travel, 12V supply, 15A peak circuit capacity, properly sized wiring, and an IPX6-appropriate mounting location before purchase.