Octpus mechanical type s drives

[Harold Polley]

Does anybody run Octpus type s helm drives with cable steering? Are they noisy when motor is running? Thanks

[Earl28]

I have one on my boat.  You can hear it, but you get use to it.

[Yankee Troller]

You can definitely hear it, but I'm sure you'd get used to it. Make sure you have 10" of depth clearance behind your steering wheel before purchasing.

[Bad Habit]

 I was interested in putting the same unit in my boat but now I'm not sure about the 10 inches behind the wheel. The boat is in storage now so I can't check. I have a 1997 Penn Yan 225 outrage. Has anyone used the octopus in that model boat? Or have any idea if it will fit?

[Earl28]

I have a 1995 223 Rage. It requires a moderate cut out in the wall to clear the motor. 

[Harold Polley]

Does an Octpus type s mechanical helm drive have an overide so you do not have to turn off to change heading? 

[Harold Polley]

On 6/27/2013 at 8:53 AM, Tim Bromund said:

They all work. I currently have A-Tom-Miks, Howies, Big Weenies, ITO's, Dreamweaver Action Flies and Siggs Riggs flies on the boat and they all catch fish.

 

As far as colors, If I had to limit myself to 4 colors of flies that will cover all water and light conditions, they would be Green Crinkle, Hammer, White Glow and Mirage.  Others certainly work, but those 4 will always keep you in the game.

 

Tim

 

[Harold Polley]

Nailed it totally agree.

 

[Harold Polley]

9 hours ago, Yankee Troller said:

You can definitely hear it, but I'm sure you'd get used to it. Make sure you have 10" of depth clearance behind your steering wheel before purchasing.

Does the drive have an override so you do have to tun unit off to change heading?