Type 2 Long Linear Drive – 12V. Type 2 (long) Linear drive for mechanically steered vessels up to 44,000lb (20,000kg),Designed for boats with existing mechanical steering systems. The mechanical linear drive provides powerful thrust, fast hardover times and quiet operation,Features: Low backdrive force, to minimize the drives effect on the boats steering when the autopilot is in standby, A powerful electric motor controlled by an electromagnetic fail-safe clutch,, Using a high tensile belt drive and epicyclic gearbox, High performance for minimum current consumption.