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Humminbird® - Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter In-Dash Mount KitDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter In-Dash Mount Kit by Humminbird®. 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$42.47 - $93.95Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options - Humminbird® - Unit CoverUnit Cover by Humminbird®. Ready for your next trophy catch with the latest fishing gear? Complete your arsenal with quality and dependable fishing gear that will work best for your next fishing trip. Gear up with us for the fishing...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$21.23 - $50.27Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Scanstrut® - Un-cut Arm Mount PodUn-cut Arm Mount Pod by Scanstrut®. 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. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality...Extend the Rail Pod away from narrow or crowded rails for better viewingDesigned to ensure the Pod is always positioned for best viewing, whatever the angle of the rail$217.72 - $518.55Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Scanstrut® - Un-cut Deck PodUn-cut Deck Pod by Scanstrut®. Solve the challenge of finding a level mounting surface to install your displays onto your powerboat, RIB or sailboat wheelhouse. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to...Swivel & Tilt Base: One handed quick release action. Simply release the lever, swivel and tilt to suit your requirements before locking back into positionBest viewing angle: An adjustable ball joint allows range of movement and multiple mounting angles$407.11 - $566.14Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Scanstrut® - Un-cut Helm PodUn-cut Helm Pod by Scanstrut®. With great new design features, the Scanstrut Helm Pod is a perfect choice for all cockpit configurations. With options to fit radar displays, chartplotters and standard navigation instruments, the choice...Universal Helm Fixing: Fits pedestal rails from 25mm to 33.7mm (0.98" - 1.33") diameter. Using a unique clamping system, the Deep Pod's can fit rail widths from 178mm (7") upwardsSecure & Watertight Install: Saddle system supports the stainless tubing enabling a secure and rigid fit onto any pedestal and also ensures a watertight seal at cable entry$312.12 - $588.91Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Scanstrut® - Un-cut Rail PodUn-cut Rail Pod by Scanstrut®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Current sailboat designs often have very open cockpits with few options for installing retro-fit instrumentsThe Rail Pod gives you an option for fitting smaller displays and instruments directly onto a rail, in a position which suits you$151.37 - $431.08Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Simrad® - Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Bail Mount with KnobsDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Bail Mount with Knobs by Simrad®. 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. It will...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$37.28 - $79.09Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Simrad® - Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Flat Mount KitDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Flat Mount Kit by Simrad®. 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. It will meet your...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$22.67 - $41.80Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Simrad® - Fish Finder/Chartplotter Trim Piece CoverFish Finder/Chartplotter Trim Piece Cover by Simrad®. 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. It will meet your needs and...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$20.33 - $23.72In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Simrad® - Fish Finder/Chartplotter Unit CoverFish Finder/Chartplotter Unit Cover by Simrad®. 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. It will meet your needs and deliver...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$19.20 - $50.84Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Standard Horizon® - Radio Unit CoverRadio Unit Cover by Standard Horizon®. 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. It will meet your needs and deliver great...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$8.29 - $10.18Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- T-H Marine® - Universal Fish Finder/Chartplotter Kong™ Wave Tamer Surface Mount BracketUniversal Fish Finder/Chartplotter Kong™ Wave Tamer Surface Mount Bracket by T-H Marine®. Built to withstand the roughest conditions, the T-H Marine Kong Wave Tamer provides a stable, elevated platform for your on-board electronics....Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$73.00 - $74.17Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Ritchie® - Helmsman™ Black Bracket Mount CompassHelmsman™ Black Bracket Mount Compass by Ritchie®. Whether you're a pro or boating for pleasure, make the most out of your boat and time on the water! Built with the highest quality standards and reliability in mind, every product is...3-3/4" CombiDamp DialAdjustable and Removable with Bracket and Thumbscrews$272.54In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Simrad® - AP44H VRF Hydraulic Autopilot Kit for up to 50' VesselsAP44H VRF Hydraulic Autopilot Kit for up to 50' Vessels by Simrad®. Includes Computer, Compass, Control Unit, Pump. This complete autopilot pack includes everything you need to upgrade your boat with a Simrad Continuum autopilot system....Everything you need to build a Simrad autopilot systemIdeal for outboard and I/O boats up to 15 metres (50 feet)$4,066.87In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Simrad® - AP44M VRF Hydraulic Autopilot Kit with SteadySteer™ Flow Switch for up to 35' VesselsAP44M VRF Hydraulic Autopilot Kit with SteadySteer™ Flow Switch for up to 35' Vessels by Simrad®. Includes Computer, Compass, Control Unit, Pump. This complete autopilot pack includes everything you need to upgrade your boat with a...Everything you need to build a Simrad autopilot systemIdeal for outboard and I/O boats up to 10 metres (35 feet)$3,106.37In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Furuno® - Fish Finder Unit CoverFish Finder Unit Cover by Furuno®. 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. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$50.65 - $1,255.91Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- Panther® - Universal Fish Finder/Chartplotter Angler's Pal Ball MountUniversal Fish Finder/Chartplotter Angler's Pal Ball Mount by Panther®. With Angler’s Pal Multi-Mounts, your fish finder/depth sounder can be mounted anywhere in the boat and quickly positioned for easy reading. They give you a full...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$101.58 - $112.61In Stock - Ships in 24 to 48 hrs
- Simrad® - Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter In-Dash Mount KitDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter In-Dash Mount Kit by Simrad®. 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. It will meet...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$31.63 - $33.28In Stock - Ships in 24 to 48 hrs
- Lowrance® - Point-1 White GPS Antenna/Compass with 4' Cable and Pole/Surface Mount (000-11047-002)Point-1 White GPS Antenna/Compass with 4' Cable and Pole/Surface Mount by Lowrance®. The Lowrance Point-1 is the ideal position and heading device. The Point-1 provides extremely accurate and rapid boat position and speed updates. In...NMEA2000 position and heading sensorSupports GPS and GLONASS, Galileo-capable with future software update$279.99In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Raymarine® - Evolution EV-1 Bulkhead Mount 9-axis Compass (E70096)Evolution EV-1 Bulkhead Mount 9-axis Compass by Raymarine®. At the center of every Evolution system is the intelligent EV sensor core, a 9-axis sensor that monitors vessel motion in all three dimensions. The innovative EV sensor core...Automagic™ - No lengthy calibration procedures to perform. No compass calibration required. Plug and play connectionsEasy to install - Freedom from the restrictions of conventional heading sensors. EV sensor core can be installed above or below deck. Install upside-down or off the vessel's centre line$743.52In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Raymarine® - Evolution EV-100 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit (T70154)Evolution EV-100 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit (T70154) by Raymarine®. Includes Computer, Compass, Control Unit, Type 0.5 Pump. No fuss, easy to install and robust - the Evolution autopilot combines Raymarine's autopilot expertise, FLIR...A complete autopilot-in-a-boxType 0.5 Hydraulic Pump included$1,579.99In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Raymarine® - Evolution EV-100 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit (T70281)Evolution EV-100 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit (T70281) by Raymarine®. Includes Computer, Compass, Control Unit. The EV-100 Power autopilot system consists of the revolutionary EV-sensor core, the fully-sealed and compact ACU-100, and...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$1,246.75In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Raymarine® - Evolution EV-100 Wheel Autopilot Kit (T70152)Evolution EV-100 Wheel Autopilot Kit (T70152) by Raymarine®. Includes Computer, Control Unit, Wheel Drive. No fuss, easy to install and robust - the Evolution autopilot combines Raymarine's autopilot expertise, FLIR Systems' R&D, and...A complete autopilot-in-a-boxEvolution Ai for superior performance$1,885.56In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Raymarine® - Evolution EV-150 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit (T70407)Evolution EV-150 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit (T70407) by Raymarine®. Includes Computer, Compass, Control Unit. The Evolution ACU150 Hydraulic Autopilot System Pack is a complete autopilot-in-a-box kit that is ready to install on many...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$1,658.49In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Raymarine® - Evolution EV-150 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit (T70330)Evolution EV-150 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit (T70330) by Raymarine®. Includes Computer, Compass, Control Unit, Type 1 Pump. The Evolution ACU150 Hydraulic Autopilot System Pack is a complete autopilot-in-a-box kit that is ready to install...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$2,407.49In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Raymarine® - Evolution EV-200 Electromechanical Autopilot Kit (T70155)Evolution EV-200 Electromechanical Autopilot Kit (T70155) by Raymarine®. Includes Computer, Control Unit. No fuss, easy to install and robust - the Evolution autopilot combines Raymarine's autopilot expertise, FLIR Systems' R&D, and...Evolution Ai for superior performanceNo calibration required$2,353.99In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Raymarine® - Evolution EV-200 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit (T70157)Evolution EV-200 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit (T70157) by Raymarine®. Includes Computer, Control Unit, Type 1 Pump. No fuss, easy to install and robust - the Evolution autopilot combines Raymarine's autopilot expertise, FLIR Systems' R&D,...Includes p70R Autopilot ControllerFast and reliable heading data for MARPA, radar overlay, and heading modes on Raymarine multifunction displays$3,477.49In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Raymarine® - Evolution EV-200 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit (T70156)Evolution EV-200 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit (T70156) by Raymarine®. Includes Computer, Control Unit. No fuss, easy to install and robust - the Evolution autopilot combines Raymarine's autopilot expertise, FLIR Systems' R&D, and advanced...Evolution Ai for superior performanceNo calibration required$2,353.99In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Raymarine® - Evolution EV-400 Electromechanical Autopilot Kit (T70161)Evolution EV-400 Electromechanical Autopilot Kit (T70161) by Raymarine®. Includes Computer, Control Unit. No fuss, easy to install and robust - the Evolution autopilot combines Raymarine's autopilot expertise, FLIR Systems' R&D, and...Heavy-duty, 30 Amp output for Type 3 Drives or ZF Sail Pod Drive SystemsEvolution Ai for superior performance$3,744.99In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Raymarine® - Evolution EV-400 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit (T70162)Evolution EV-400 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit (T70162) by Raymarine®. Includes Computer, Control Unit. No fuss, easy to install and robust - the Evolution autopilot combines Raymarine's autopilot expertise, FLIR Systems' R&D, and advanced...Heavy-duty, 30 Amp output for Type 3 Drives or Constant Running PumpsEvolution Ai for superior performance$3,744.99In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
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.