installation autopilot linear drive to steering quadrant Ocean 47

[blue-max]

 I now have a short shaft Raymarine linear drive autopilot. I am a bit baffled by the way its going to be fitted. The steering quadrant is very  high up  and the only possible space for the drive looks to  be in a lazarette. I have got another quadrant which  I though to  fit to  the rudder shaft lower down but there is a problem with snagging the steering cables. Has any one done this installation?

[symphony2]

Suggest you look at using a separate tiller arm for the drive rather than the quadrant
jefa.com/steering/products/rackandpinion/tillerlever.htm

[blue-max]

That's was my original idea - using  a pair (for strength ) old con rods (landrover almost right size for shaft) but still an issue  of distance of travel and snagging.Hoping somoe hs done it and can send some photos