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+ | Larger boats commonly use hydraulic steering. For an autopilot, an hydraulic pump is used. These pumps usually consume about twice the power of an electro-mechanical drive because of friction in the seals. | ||
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+ | The hydraulic motors tested draw 10-12 amps while running, and up to 30 amps stalling. This means they need a higher power controller to handles these currents efficiently. | ||
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+ | It is also recommended to use rudder feedback, or end of travel switches to avoid stress on the hydraulic pump. | ||