Marine Autopilots
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Scanstrut®ROKK Mini Suction Cup Phone Clamp (RLS-509-405)ROKK Mini Suction Cup Phone Clamp by Scanstrut®. The hi-performance system allows you to suction your phone to any rigid, clean, smooth, non-textured surface, it is engineered better for longer lasting grip. The 360 degree aluminium...Phone Clamp Top Plate secures mount for smartphones, handheld GPS and other small devices – ratchet adjustable. Fits devices from 125mm to 220mm 45mm to 95mm (1-3/4”-3-3/4”)360° Body installs your devices instantly onboard. With one reassuring click, your tech is both secured and released$98.53 - Icom®Unit Cover for M402 Radios (MB92)Unit Cover for M402 Radios (MB92) by Icom®. 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$14.07
- Panther®Angler's Pal 10" Ball Mount (95-0310)Angler's Pal 10" Ball Mount (95-0310) 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 360 degree hemisphere...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$122.48
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- KVH®Azimuth 1000 Binnacle/Surface Mount CompassAzimuth 1000 Binnacle/Surface Mount Compass by KVH®. The Azimuth 1000 combines a digital fluxgate compass and an LCD display into one compact, watertight unit. Ideal for all types of powerboats, the Azimuth 1000s large, heads-up display...Self-contained for easy installation and designed to military quality standardsAutomatic compensation ensures the highest degree of accuracy (0.5°)$896.67
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- SI-TEX®Vector 200 Surface/Pole Mount CompassVector 200 Surface/Pole Mount Compass by SI-TEX®. 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...L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSSOptional 30 cm RMS world-wide positioning accuracy with Atlas corrections$1,510.45 - $1,982.76
- Accu-Steer®12V Hydraulic Pump12V Hydraulic Pump by Accu-Steer®. The Accu-Steer series of hydraulic reversing pump units are designed to interface hydraulic steering systems with autopilot or electric steering control systems, with the output flow from the pump set...Rugged compact constructionEasy installation$660.95 - $740.33
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- ComNav®1001 Hydraulic/Electromechanical/Solenoid Autopilot Kit1001 Hydraulic/Electromechanical/Solenoid Autopilot Kit by ComNav®. 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...Fixed station autopilotSuitable for mid-sized vessels, in the range of 30 to 60 feet / 10 to 20 meters$3,804.57 - $4,118.14
- ComNav®1420 Hydraulic/Electromechanical/Solenoid Autopilot Kit1420 Hydraulic/Electromechanical/Solenoid Autopilot Kit by ComNav®. Includes Computer, Compass, Control Unit, Rotary Feedback. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using...Clip mounted allowing both fixed and hand held operationSuitable for small to mid-sized vessels$2,313.21
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.