Marine Autopilots
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Raymarine®p70Rs Autopilot Control Unit (E70329)p70Rs Autopilot Control Unit by Raymarine®. Complete Your Evolution Autopilot System With A New Control Head. The new control heads are available in two control styles. The Raymarine p70Rs autopilot control head, with its combination of...3.5" super bright oversized LCD for maximum visibilityAll weather, low power, optically bonded display technology delivers brighter colours, sharper contrast, and a wide viewing angle$751.17 - Raymarine®p70s Autopilot Control Unit (E70328)p70s Autopilot Control Unit by Raymarine®. Complete Your Evolution Autopilot System With A New Control Head. The new control heads are available in two control styles. The Raymarine p70s autopilot control head is a push-button operation...3.5" super bright oversized LCD for maximum visibilityAll weather, low power, optically bonded display technology delivers brighter colours, sharper contrast, and a wide viewing angle$655.29
- Simrad®Mercury Verado Hydraulic Fitting Kit for MKII Pumps (000-15943-001)Mercury Verado Hydraulic Fitting Kit for MKII Pumps by Simrad®. Verado steering system autopilot fitting kit for MKII Pumps 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. Fitted with Verado O-Ring Face Seal fittings used on Verado steering systems. Fitted hose kit...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$563.87
- Simrad®NAC-D Autopilot Gateway (000-15621-001)NAC-D Autopilot Gateway by Simrad®. NAC™ -D is a digital steering autopilot solution for Electronic Vessel Control Systems (steering systems with a digital interface). It allows automatic switching between two speed profiles,...SeaStar Solutions®. Volvo®. Yanmar® and Yamaha® approved control system interfaceControl via AP™ 44, AP 48$1,298.37
- Simrad®ORB-5 to 1/4" NPT Hydraulic Fitting Kit, 3 Pack (000-15944-001)ORB-5 to 1/4" NPT Hydraulic Fitting Kit, 3 Pack by Simrad®. Used when replacing older pumps with MkII Pumps 1,2,3,4 and 5. Used when NPT hose kits are already present. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$72.70
- Simrad®SteadySteer™ Drive Unit (000-15734-001)SteadySteer™ Drive Unit by Simrad®. With SteadySteer boaters can take immediate, manual control of the vessel through turns without having to disengage the autopilot. Coming out of turns, it automatically reengages the autopilot once...Smoother steeringUse helm to control autopilot$484.77
- Simrad®Yamaha Helm Master Autopilot Gateway for NSS, NSO, GO Displays (000-15598-001)Yamaha Helm Master Autopilot Gateway for NSS, NSO, GO Displays 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$1,840.77
- Raymarine®2" Mounting Bracket for Tiller Pilots (D010)2" Mounting Bracket for Tiller Pilots (D010) 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$61.18
- Raymarine®ECI-100 Autopilot Gateway (E70227)ECI-100 Autopilot Gateway by Raymarine®. The Raymarine ECI-100 Universal Engine & Control Interface is an innovative and affordable solution for bridging engine instrumentation and drive-by-wire steering with Raymarine autopilot and...A simple, single point of connection for engine data and drive-by-wire autopilot controlAffordable and uncomplicated solution eliminates the need for multiple engine and autopilot gateways$392.89
- Raymarine®SeaTalk Junction Box (D244)SeaTalk Junction Box by Raymarine®. 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$45.62
- Lowrance®Bail Mount for HDS-12 Live Fish Finders (000-14588-001)Bail Mount for HDS-12 Live Fish Finders (000-14588-001) 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$44.99
- Lowrance®Bail Mount for HDS-9 Live Fish Finders (000-14587-001)Bail Mount for HDS-9 Live Fish Finders (000-14587-001) 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$38.99
- Lowrance®Bail Mount with Knobs for HDS Gen3, HDS Gen2 Touch, Elite and HOOK 7" Models (000-11019-001)Bail Mount with Knobs for HDS Gen3, HDS Gen2 Touch, Elite and HOOK 7" Models (000-11019-001) 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$33.99
- Lowrance®Bail Mount with Knobs for HDS-12 Gen2/3 Fish Finders (000-11021-001)Bail Mount with Knobs for HDS-12 Gen2/3 Fish Finders (000-11021-001) 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$55.99
- Lowrance®Bail Mount with Knobs for HOOK² 9 Fish Finders (000-14171-001)Bail Mount with Knobs for HOOK² 9 Fish Finders (000-14171-001) 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$38.99
- Lowrance®Flush Mount Kit for Elite-5/Mark-5 Fish Finders (000-10028-001)Flush Mount Kit for Elite-5/Mark-5 Fish Finders (000-10028-001) 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$15.95
- Lowrance®GB-20 Bail Mount for HDS-7 Fish Finders (000-0124-58)GB-20 Bail Mount for HDS-7 Fish Finders (000-0124-58) 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
- Lowrance®GK-9 Bail Mount Knobs for all Lowrance 5" Units, excluding HDS Series (000-0101-80)GK-9 Bail Mount Knobs for all Lowrance 5" Units, excluding HDS Series (000-0101-80) 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$25.87
- Lowrance®MB-7 1" Ball Mount for Lowrance 4" Fish Finders (000-0101-62)MB-7 1" Ball Mount for Lowrance 4" Fish Finders by Lowrance®. The MB-7 is a RAM mounting bracket used for Lowrance 4" fishfinder/chartplotters. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed...1" Ball Mount BracketFor Use with Small to Mid-Sized Lowrance Solar Units$40.00
- Lowrance®Quick-Release Mount for Elite-5/Mark-5 Fish Finders (000-10027-001)Quick-Release Mount for Elite-5/Mark-5 Fish Finders 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$22.99
- Lowrance®Quick-Release Mount for HOOK² 4/5 Fish Finders (000-14170-001)Quick-Release Mount for HOOK² 4/5 Fish Finders 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$16.99
- Lowrance®Unit Cover for Elite-7 FS Fish Finders (000-15778-001)Unit Cover for Elite-7 FS Fish Finders (000-15778-001) by Lowrance®. This protective suncover is compatible with Elite FS 7 Displays. You want to protect your valuable Lowrance electronics, and who can blame you? They are what make your...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$27.99
- Lowrance®Unit Cover for Elite-7 Fish Finders (000-11069-001)Unit Cover for Elite-7 Fish Finders (000-11069-001) 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$22.99
- Lowrance®Unit Cover for Elite-9 FS Fish Finders (000-15779-001)Unit Cover for Elite-9 FS Fish Finders (000-15779-001) by Lowrance®. This protective suncover is compatible with Elite FS 9 Displays. You want to protect your valuable Lowrance electronics, and who can blame you? They are what make your...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$33.99
- Lowrance®Unit Cover for Elite-9 Ti Fish Finders (000-13692-001)Unit Cover for Elite-9 Ti Fish Finders (000-13692-001) 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$33.99
- Lowrance®Unit Cover for Elite/Mark/Hook 5 Fish Finders (000-10050-001)Unit Cover for Elite/Mark/Hook 5 Fish Finders (000-10050-001) 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$22.99
- Lowrance®Unit Cover for HDS-10 Fish Finders (000-0124-64)Unit Cover for HDS-10 Fish Finders (000-0124-64) 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$33.99
- Lowrance®Unit Cover for HDS-12 Live Fish Finders (000-14584-001)Unit Cover for HDS-12 Live Fish Finders (000-14584-001) 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$33.99
- Lowrance®Unit Cover for HDS-5 Fish Finders (000-0124-61)Unit Cover for HDS-5 Fish Finders (000-0124-61) 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$31.12
- Lowrance®Unit Cover for HDS-7 Live Fish Finders (000-14582-001)Unit Cover for HDS-7 Live Fish Finders (000-14582-001) 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$22.99
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.