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Capdave360 · 02-07-2021, 10:40

This is a working take out of a Lecomble & Schmitt complete electric/hydraulic drive for an autopilot. NOTE - IT'S 24 VOLTS. This drive unit has been steering a 57' catamaran for twelve years. Probably suitable for a monohull up to about the same size. All the details of the exact unit are in the pictures, you can google.

This drive will work with most autopilots on the market. We've been using it with a Furuno AP, but will likely work fine with most others too.

The cylinder is just starting to leak, so it needs to be serviced - the seal kit from PYI is about $100. There is some corrosion on the motor/pump block, and some corrosion on the ram foot. It has been working fine, we just decided to start over again. NOTE - IT'S 24 VOLTS.

The replacement was $2,600, so $800 seems like a fair price for one that needs a little refurbishing.

We are cruising around the Mount Desert Island area of Maine for July if you want to see/pick up. Or we can ship it to you. Just reply to this thread and I'll be notified.....