Wheel drive
This wheel drive outputs 60Nm of force on the wheel. It can steer any boat up to 8000kg (17000 lbs.). It can practically steer any boat as long as the wheel steers light enough.
€799.00
1 year warranty
100 days return
*For Non EU countries additional import taxes may applyThis wheel drive included everything you need to install it. The wheel ring is 250mm in diameter and needs 30mm of clearance. It support 4,5,6 and 8 spoked wheels. The Spokes can be 10-20mm. If this does not fit your senario, I can make a custom fit.
It is powered with a strong DC motor.
What is included:
- Control box
- Wheel
- Belt
- Drive unit with clutch
With this package you get a ready to go autopilot and do not need to purchase parts seperately. Optionally, but highly recommended, is purchasing the remote seperately.
A video of the testing of the clutch can be seen here https://youtu.be/EUX6nyrEPQ8
The belth length can be bought in various length. The table below shows the distance between the center of the wheel to the center of the motor shaft for a given belth length.
| belt length | distance motor shaft to wheel center | |
| 800 | 142 | mm |
| 900 | 200 | mm |
| 1000 | 255 | mm |
| 1100 | 307 | mm |
| 1200 | 359 | mm |
| 1300 | 411 | mm |
| 1400 | 462 | mm |
| 1500 | 513 | mm |
| 1600 | 563 | mm |
| 1700 | 614 | mm |
| 1800 | 665 | mm |
Upon order, pleace specify the following in your order comments:
- Number of wheel spokes and spoke diameter
- Desired belt length. Provide me the distance from the desired center of wheel to center of motor shaft. motor housing is 75mm in diameter.
- Motor RPM. For boats with up to 5 wheel revolutions lock I suggest 58RPM, if more, I suggest 100.