Electric vs. Hydraulic comparison
(OPTIMUS EPS)
HYDRAULIC (SEASTAR PRO)
Steering system weight Total 30 lbs (Helm 4 lbs, Cylinder 17 lbs, Harness 8 lbs, Display 1 lb)
Total 23 lbs (Helm 6.5 lbs, Cylinder 10 lbs, 16ft Hose 3 lbs, Oil 3.5 lbs)
Current draw Low speed
4 amps average 8 amps average 12 amps average
Low speed 0 amps Medium speed 0 amps High speed 0 amps
Medium speed
High speed
Speed 3.5 turns LTL
4.2 turns LTL varies with load: At load: center to hard over >2 seconds 300 milli seconds from movement at helm to movement at cylinder
30° a second: center to hard over 1 second
Reaction time at load 100 milli seconds from movement at helm to movement at cylinder
Running dead band 1°
2°
Symmetric helm feel Yes
No
Running backlash 0°
5°
Servicing Annual greasing of support rod and brackets Annual greasing of support rod and brackets Flush and change hydraulic fluid 2 years Annual bleeding
Table 11-4.
Order guide The bass boat electric steering is compatible with the following engines. It is currently not rated to engines greater than 250 HP.
ENGINE MFR.
MODEL
BASS BOAT ACTUATOR
Yamaha Mercury
VF150 HP – VF250HP SHO
EA1300 EA1300 EA1400
All 150 HP ProXS – 250 HP ProXS
Suzuki
DF250 HP SSTL
Table 11-5.
• In accordance with ABYC guidelines, the steering system should be installed utilizing the 4 inch color display (CANtrak) set in a position where the vessels operator can clearly see the screen. This is required in order to observe steering systems status and receive warnings. • A CANTrak display is not required if any of the following compatible Garmin products are fitted, which are able to display the Optimus steering systems status (please refer to the Garmin website for a current list of compatible displays). – GPSMAP ® 74xx / 7600 – GPSMAP ® 7x2 / 9x2 / 12x2 Plus – GPSMAP ® 7x2 / 9x2 / 12x2 – GPSMAP ® 8700 Black Box – GPSMAP ® 10x2 / 12x2 (Keyed) – Yamaha CL7 – GPSMAP ® 8400 / 8600 NOTE: www.OptimusBOM.com The www.OptimusBOM.com utility can be used to help select a system. NOTE Bass boats using any engine not on this listed in table 11-5, please contact your Dometic representative.
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