Raymarine 12 Volt Rotary Drives for Sprocket and Chain Steering Systems
Raymarine offers rotary drive units designed for power and sailboats with steering systems that use a chain and sprocket mechanism (e.g., cable and rod steering systems). These drives provide smooth, powerful, and quiet autopilot-controlled steering, suitable for a range of vessel sizes and displacements.
Key Features:
Type 1 Rotary Drive
Designed for vessels up to 22,000 lb (10,000 kg) displacement
12 Volt DC operation
Rugged electric motor with precision epicyclic gearbox powered by high tensile drive belt
Electromagnetic clutch transmits high torque loads without slipping
Peak output torque: 20 Nm
Maximum shaft speed: 33 rpm
Recommended hardover-to-hardover time (no load): 10 seconds
Power consumption: 24–48 Watts
Compatible with ACU-200 actuator control unit
Type 2 Rotary Drive
Designed for vessels up to 44,000 lb (20,000 kg) displacement
12 Volt DC operation
Same rugged motor and gearbox design with enhanced torque
Peak output torque: 34 Nm
Maximum shaft speed: 33 rpm
Recommended hardover-to-hardover time (no load): 10 seconds
Power consumption: 60–84 Watts
Compatible with ACU-400 actuator control unit
Comparison Table
Feature
Type 1 Rotary Drive
Type 2 Rotary Drive
Maximum Vessel Displacement
22,000 lb (10,000 kg)
44,000 lb (20,000 kg)
Voltage
12 Volt DC
12 Volt DC
Peak Output Torque
20 Nm
34 Nm
Maximum Shaft Speed
33 rpm
33 rpm
Hardover-to-Hardover Time
10 seconds (no load)
10 seconds (no load)
Power Consumption
24–48 Watts
60–84 Watts
Compatible Actuator Unit
ACU-200
ACU-400
What’s in the Box
Rotary Drive Unit (Type 1 or Type 2 according to model)
Mounting foot
Three spacing shims
Installation instructions
Note:Drive sprockets and other steering chain modifications may be required and are sold separately.