Motor Kit for Steering Control
The bracket and shaft assembly that couples a Caroute drive into a steering installation.
What It Is
This kit is the hardware between the drive and the steering system — the bracket and shaft assembly that lets the motor be turned rather than fixed.
Caroute lists it under motor accessories alongside the steering system and the twin-motor joint axis. Confirm the platform and thrust rating of your drive when you enquire so the correct kit is supplied.
Why It Is Specified
- Factory steering hardware
Supplied by Caroute for its own drives rather than adapted.
- Works with the wheel and cable system
Sits in the same accessory group as the steering system and cable.
- Suits twin installations
Pairs with the joint axis for two-motor steering.
- Ordered on its own
Listed as a separate accessory.
Application Scenarios
- Installers converting a fixed-mount drive to steered operation.
- Builders assembling a twin-motor steering rig.
- Workshops servicing an existing steering installation.
What It Fixes
- Adapted brackets introduce play into the steering
Factory hardware is dimensioned for the drive.
- Twin-motor rigs need both a link and a mount
The joint axis handles the link; this kit handles the mounting.
- Part sourcing stalls an install
The kit is available as a listed accessory.
Published Technical Data
Every figure below is published by Caroute. Anything not published is marked TBC rather than estimated.
- Type
- Steering control motor kit
- For
- Caroute brushless electric boat motors
- Supply
- Accessory
What Is In the Box
- Steering control motor kit.
- For Caroute brushless electric boat motors.
- Listed under motor accessories.
What Can Be Changed
- Specify your platform and thrust rating at order.
- Pair with the joint axis for a twin-motor installation.
How It Compares Within the Range
| Option | What is different | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Motor kit for steering control | Mounting hardware for steered operation | Steered installations |
| Joint axis | Links two motors so they turn together | Twin-motor installations |
How to Specify and Fit It
Note your platform and thrust rating before enquiring.
Fit the kit before running the steering cable.
On a twin installation, set the joint axis length last.
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Read articleQuestions About the Motor Kit for Steering Control
What exactly is in the kit?
Which motors does it fit?
Do I need it for a W platform motor?
Can it be used with two motors?
Is it sold separately?
Quote the Motor Kit for Steering Control
Send the boat details, the thrust rating and any option you need changed. You will get a specification back, not a brochure.