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Yes he is : John Mann Sodus Pt 315-871-6400

Good point, you need a minimum of 10" behind the dash, but unless it is an older Morris rotary helm/cable or a rack & pinion set up any existing Teleflex rotary cable is compatible with the octopus drive.

Steering the boat with power assist steering is most always hard on a mechanical drive pilot with the engine not running but the octopus is a more direct and stronger unit than the X5 was & has a full disconnect so you should see no resistance in steering in standby or pilot off mode.

If you have the X5 version Sport Pilot you can utilize the Octopus Type S drive in place of the X5 drive

This system will work out better if you plan to install a hydraulic auto pilot system to steer both the kicker and outdrive with the engine not running. Pilot will be much more responsive not having to drive the power assist cylinder with the engine off.

Channel always fills in over the winter months John. It should be dredged & navigable the 1st week of April.

John Mann Sodus Pt 315-871-6400

You will have no problem using it in your SeaStar/BayStar system.

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Intermediate starter solenoid if its a Mercruiser would be my guess especially considering you had an issue in the fall & be careful with the hammer around the newer starters & small reduction starters as it only takes one hit in the wrong spot to damage the ceramic magnets in what was a perfectly good starter.

John Mann in Sodus Pt. 315-871-6400

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That picture says it all Chuck. Thoughts & prayers are with you & the family my friend