Marine Autopilots
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Raymarine®Evolution EV-100 Hydraulic Autopilot KitEvolution EV-100 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit 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 Raymarine’s...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$1,152.28 - Raymarine®Evolution EV-100 Wheel Autopilot KitEvolution EV-100 Wheel Autopilot Kit 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 advanced...A complete autopilot-in-a-boxEvolution Ai for superior performance$1,804.83
- Raymarine®Evolution EV-150 Hydraulic Autopilot KitEvolution EV-150 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit 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 on many...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$2,407.49
- Raymarine®Evolution EV-150 Hydraulic Autopilot KitEvolution EV-150 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit 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 popular fishing...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$1,658.49
- Raymarine®Evolution EV-200 Electromechanical Autopilot KitEvolution EV-200 Electromechanical Autopilot Kit 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$2,353.99
- Raymarine®Evolution EV-200 Hydraulic Autopilot KitEvolution EV-200 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit 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 aerospace...Evolution Ai for superior performanceNo calibration required$2,353.99
- Raymarine®Evolution EV-200 Hydraulic Autopilot KitEvolution EV-200 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit 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, and...Includes p70R Autopilot ControllerFast and reliable heading data for MARPA, radar overlay, and heading modes on Raymarine multifunction displays$3,477.49
- Raymarine®Evolution EV-400 Electromechanical Autopilot KitEvolution EV-400 Electromechanical Autopilot Kit 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 ZF Sail Pod Drive SystemsEvolution Ai for superior performance$3,744.99
- Raymarine®Evolution EV-400 Hydraulic Autopilot KitEvolution EV-400 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit 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 aerospace...Heavy-duty, 30 Amp output for Type 3 Drives or Constant Running PumpsEvolution Ai for superior performance$3,744.99
- Raymarine®ST1000+ Tiller Autopilot Kit for up to 6600 lbs Displacement VesselsST1000+ Tiller Autopilot Kit for up to 6600 lbs Displacement Vessels by Raymarine®. Includes Computer, Control Unit. The ST1000 Plus from Raymarine is a tiller autopilot for tiller steered sailing vessels up to 6,600 lbs (3,000 kg)....Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$529.01
- Raymarine®ST2000+ Tiller Autopilot Kit for up to 10000 lbs Displacement VesselsST2000+ Tiller Autopilot Kit for up to 10000 lbs Displacement Vessels by Raymarine®. Includes Computer, Control Unit. ST2000 Plus tiller autopilot for tiller steered sailing vessels to 10,000 lbs (4,500 kg). This product is made of...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$635.52
- 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$815.68
- 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 - $61.18
- Lowrance®Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Bail MountDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Bail Mount by Lowrance®. 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$33.99 - $55.99
- Lowrance®Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Bail Mount KnobsDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Bail Mount Knobs by Lowrance®. 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$14.91 - $25.87
- Lowrance®Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Bail Mount with KnobsDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Bail Mount with Knobs by Lowrance®. 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$27.99 - $55.99
- Lowrance®Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Flush Mount KitDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Flush Mount Kit by Lowrance®. 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$14.95 - $15.95
- Lowrance®Fish Finder Unit CoverFish Finder Unit Cover by Lowrance®. You want to protect your valuable Lowrance electronics, and who can blame you? They are what make your boating and fishing trips so exciting! That is why Lowrance provides protective covers that fit...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$16.99 - $22.99
- Lowrance®Fish Finder/Chartplotter Unit CoverFish Finder/Chartplotter Unit Cover by Lowrance®. You want to protect your valuable Lowrance electronics, and who can blame you? They are what make your boating and fishing trips so exciting! That is why Lowrance provides protective...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$16.99 - $38.99
- 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 - $23.72
- 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 - $50.84
- 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 - $542.60
- Furuno®Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter/Monitor Bail Mount with KnobsDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter/Monitor Bail Mount with Knobs 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$305.75 - $369.55
- Furuno®Device Specific Monitor Mounting Adapter PlateDevice Specific Monitor Mounting Adapter Plate 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$230.16 - $265.76
- Lowrance®Fish Finder/Chartplotter Bezel/Card DoorFish Finder/Chartplotter Bezel/Card Door by Lowrance®. 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$36.99
- 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 - $50.27
- 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$9.57 - $10.18
- 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 - $418.62
- 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 - $588.91
- 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 - $398.06
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.