Marine Autopilots
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- Simrad® - NAC-1 Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot KitNAC-1 Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot Kit by Simrad®. Includes Computer, Compass, Pump. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers...Steer your vessel to a heading, waypoint, route or cursor, with control from your NSS evo² or NSO evo² displayRepeat your path with automatic turn patterns$1,354.87 - $1,976.37Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Simrad® - NAC-2 Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot KitNAC-2 Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot Kit by Simrad®. Includes Computer, Compass, Feedback. This pack includes all of the core components you need to upgrade your boat with a Simrad Continuum autopilot system – just add a...Core components for a Simrad Continuum autopilot system – just add a drive unit and controllerIdeal for boats up to 10 metres (35 feet) in length$1,897.27In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Simrad® - NAC-2 VRF Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot KitNAC-2 VRF Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot Kit by Simrad®. Includes Computer, Compass. This pack includes all of the core components you need to upgrade your boat with a Simrad Continuum autopilot system – just add a hydraulic...Core components for a Simrad Continuum autopilot system – just add a drive unit and controllerIdeal for outboard and I/O boats up to 10 metres (35 feet) in length$1,558.27In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Simrad® - NAC-3 Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot KitNAC-3 Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot Kit by Simrad®. Includes Computer, Compass, Feedback. This pack includes all of the core components you need to upgrade your boat with a Simrad Continuum autopilot system – just add a...Core components for a Simrad Continuum autopilot system – just add a drive unit and controllerIdeal for boats above 10 metres (35 feet) in length$2,767.37In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Simrad® - NAC-3 VRF Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot KitNAC-3 VRF Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot Kit by Simrad®. Includes Computer, Compass. This pack includes all of the core components you need to upgrade your boat with a Simrad Continuum autopilot system – just add a hydraulic...Core components for a Simrad Continuum autopilot system – just add a drive unit and controllerIdeal for outboard and I/O boats above 10 metres (35 feet) in length$2,450.97In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Simrad® - Tiller Autopilot KitTiller Autopilot Kit by Simrad®. Includes Computer, Control Unit. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind, this product by...Easy To Use: A simple selection of controls enable straightforward selection of the adjustments you requirePrecision Steering: Outstanding performance through a wide range of scenarios, even extreme weather, ensures the Pilot is positive and effective in typical coastal sailing conditions$620.37 - $1,015.87Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Raymarine® - 12V Electromechanical Linear Drive12V Electromechanical Linear Drive by Raymarine®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind, this product by Raymarine® will...Low backdrive force, to minimize the drives effect on the boats steering when the autopilot is in standbyA powerful electric motor controlled by an electromagnetic fail-safe clutch$1,997.74 - $2,538.49Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Raymarine® - ST4000 MK2 12V Electromechanical Wheel DriveST4000 MK2 12V Electromechanical Wheel Drive by Raymarine®. Max Boat Displacement: 18700 lb. The Raymarine ST4000MK2 Wheel Drive is a SeaTalk compatible autopilot that will steer your boat to a heading automatically, accurately, and...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$731.33In Stock - Ships in 24 to 48 hrs
- SeaStar Solutions® - 12V Hydraulic Pump12V Hydraulic Pump by SeaStar Solutions®. The SeaStar Autopilot pump is a fixed flow, reversible type set that uses an internal hydraulic gear pump, producing very little vibration or noise. It can be used as a stand alone pilot pump or...Long life DC Motor (i.e. long life brushes)Compact design$500.90 - $681.44Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
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- Simrad® - RF300 Rotary Rudder FeedbackRF300 Rotary Rudder Feedback by Simrad®. The RF300 rudder feedback unit contributes towards smooth and accurate auto-steering by determining rudder angle. It is to be used as part of an autopilot system on boats with inboard engines....Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$371.77In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Raymarine® - Mounting Bracket for Tiller PilotsMounting Bracket for Tiller Pilots by Raymarine®. The Raymarine Tiller Bracket allows horizontal mounting of the tiller pilot when the boat's tiller is lower or higher than the fixed end of the tiller drive.Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$55.17 - $56.55Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
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If you still have not equipped your boat with an autopilot and ask yourself a question if you should do it, the answer is Yes! Like no other navigation device, a properly chosen autopilot can keep your boat on a steady course, giving you a chance to do other important tasks, as well as decrease fuel consumption and minimize helm movements. As a result, you can enjoy a relaxed time afloat without affecting the steering precision.
Though there is a range of different autopilot systems created for various types of boats and featuring a number of basic and more advanced functions, the operation principle remains unchanged. An autopilot is a self-steering device that allows the vessel to hold a steady pre-set course. To cope with the task, the autopilot combines the work of three components: a heading sensor, also referred to as the fluxgate compass, a course computer, and a drive unit. The drive unit can be hydraulically or electrically powered and applies force to the rudder to adjust and maintain the course accurately.
Picking the right autopilot compatible with your boat’s specific parameters requires careful consideration. While boat design, its size and displacement are among the vitally important parameters that should be taken into account when choosing an autopilot system, special attention should always be given to the selection of a drive unit (steering ram). As the drive unit usually takes much space, it should be compatible with the size of your vessel and the type of steering system your boat uses. There are linear (for mechanically-steered boats), rotary (for cable and chain steering systems) and hydraulic (hydraulic steering systems) ram drives.
Another crucial factor is the speed of the autopilot determined by measuring the number of degrees per second of helm correction. The average autopilot speed ranges between 8° and 15° per second. You can also choose between the above-deck and below-deck units, perfectly suited for up to 40‘ sailboats and over 38‘ sailboats and powerboats respectively. However, irrespective of the type of autopilot system, additional consideration may be needed when positioning your control unit, which should preferably be located in a relatively dry place. Controllers may be basic or more sophisticated featuring GPS, sonar, available with a touch-screen display, etc.