Joint Axis for Twin Motor Steering Control
A single adjustable link so two Caroute drives turn together — adjustable from 580 mm to 700 mm to suit the spacing on your transom.
What It Is
Two drives on one transom only work if they turn as one. The joint axis is the tie rod that makes that happen, and because transom spacing differs from boat to boat it adjusts across a 120 mm range — 580 mm to 700 mm.
It is listed under motor accessories for steering control and pairs with the steering system and the steering control motor kit.
Why It Is Specified
- 120 mm of adjustment
580 mm to 700 mm covers a range of transom spacings.
- Two drives, one helm
The link keeps both motors on the same heading.
- Factory part
Dimensioned for Caroute drives rather than adapted.
- Works with the wheel and cable system
Sits alongside the Caroute steering system in the accessory range.
Application Scenarios
- Owners running twin drives for redundancy or thrust.
- Charter and workboat operators who need power without a single point of failure.
- Builders designing a twin-motor pod or transom.
What It Fixes
- Two drives steered independently fight each other
A rigid link ties them to one heading.
- Transom spacing is never standard
580 mm to 700 mm of adjustment absorbs the difference.
- Fabricated tie rods bend under load
This is the factory part for the job.
Published Technical Data
Every figure below is published by Caroute. Anything not published is marked TBC rather than estimated.
- Type
- Joint axis for double motors
- Adjusting length
- 580 mm to 700 mm
- For
- Caroute brushless electric boat motors, steering control
What Is In the Box
- Adjustable from 580 mm to 700 mm.
- For twin-motor steering control.
- Listed under Caroute motor accessories.
What Can Be Changed
- Set to length on installation within the 580–700 mm range.
How It Compares Within the Range
| Option | What is different | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Joint axis | Rigid adjustable link between two drives | Twin-motor steering |
| Steering system and cable | Wheel and cable from helm to drive | Single or twin installations |
How to Specify and Fit It
Measure transom spacing centre to centre and confirm it falls inside 580–700 mm.
Mount both drives and the steering hardware first.
Set the joint axis length last, then check both drives reach full lock together.
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Read articleQuestions About the Twin Motor Joint Axis
What spacing does it cover?
Does it steer the motors on its own?
Can I use it with mixed thrust ratings?
Is it stainless steel?
What if my transom spacing is wider than 700 mm?
Quote the Twin Motor Joint Axis
Send the boat details, the thrust rating and any option you need changed. You will get a specification back, not a brochure.