Marine Autopilots
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ComNav®P4 Hydraulic/Solenoid Autopilot KitP4 Hydraulic/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 needs and deliver...IST – Intelligent Steering Technology provides superior vessel steering capabilityAUTO-SETUP – allows auto-drive detection, rudder response time, compass detection and calibration$4,912.19 - $5,596.04 - Furuno®12V Hydraulic Linear Drive12V Hydraulic Linear Drive 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, this product by Furuno® will last a lifetime....Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$2,810.58 - $3,247.52
- Furuno®12V Hydraulic Pump12V Hydraulic Pump 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 at an...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$824.44 - $956.55
- Furuno®24V Hydraulic Pump24V Hydraulic Pump 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 at an...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$880.66 - $956.55
- Furuno®NavPilot 300 Hydraulic Autopilot KitNavPilot 300 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit by Furuno®. Includes Computer, Control Unit. The NavPilot 300 is a revolutionary autopilot. With Fantum Feedback, NavPilot outboard installations no longer require use of a physical rudder feedback...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$1,864.50
- Furuno®NavPilot 300 Hydraulic Autopilot KitNavPilot 300 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit by Furuno®. Includes Computer, PG700 Compass, Control Unit. The NavPilot 300 is a revolutionary autopilot. With Fantum Feedback, NavPilot outboard installations no longer require use of a physical...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$2,414.50 - $3,624.50
- Furuno®NavPilot 300 Hydraulic Autopilot KitNavPilot 300 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit by Furuno®. The NavPilot 300 is a revolutionary autopilot. With Fantum Feedback, NavPilot outboard installations no longer require use of a physical rudder feedback unit. This results in a...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$2,854.50
- Furuno®NavPilot 711 Hydraulic Autopilot KitNavPilot 711 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit by Furuno®. Kick back, relax and let NavPilot steer you to your destination! FURUNO’s NavPilot is a revolutionary autopilot with a sunlight viewable display designed for a variety of vessels. It...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$3,514.50
- Furuno®NavPilot 711 Hydraulic Autopilot KitNavPilot 711 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit 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, this product by Furuno® will last a...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$3,074.50 - $4,504.50
- Humminbird®SC 110 Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot KitSC 110 Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot Kit by Humminbird®. Includes Computer, Compass, Control Unit, Rotary Feedback. Autopilot Kit, includes Rudder Feedback Unit - the SC 110 Autopilot uses multi-sensor technology and operation...All Autopilot products are stand alone - they do not need a Humminbird product to workThere are many available operation modes which allow you tobow target, choose turn patterns, tack and gybe, or navigate aroute from an optional-purchase Humminbird® Multi-Function Display. The Autopilot System requires specific optional-purchase accessories to enable each of the operation modes$2,123.39
- Raymarine®12V Electromechanical Rotary Drive12V Electromechanical Rotary 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. It will meet your needs and deliver...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$1,968.97 - $2,245.04
- Raymarine®Evolution EV-100 Tiller Autopilot KitEvolution EV-100 Tiller Autopilot Kit by Raymarine®. Includes Computer, Control Unit, Tiller 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$1,875.20
- Raymarine®Evolution EV-200 Electromechanical Autopilot KitEvolution EV-200 Electromechanical Autopilot Kit by Raymarine®. Includes Computer, Control Unit, Type 1 Linear Drive. No fuss, easy to install and robust - the Evolution autopilot combines Raymarine's autopilot expertise, FLIR Systems'...A complete autopilot-in-a-boxEvolution Ai for superior performance$3,958.99
- Raymarine®Evolution EV-300 Hydraulic/Solenoid Autopilot KitEvolution EV-300 Hydraulic/Solenoid 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...For vessels with solenoid controlled hydraulic steeringEvolution Ai for superior performance$3,744.99
- Raymarine®Evolution EV-DBW Autopilot Control UnitEvolution EV-DBW Autopilot Control Unit by Raymarine®. The Raymarine T70164 EV-DBW Evolution Autopilot for Drive-by-Wire System combines the EV-2 for Drive-by-Wire Propulsion, p70R Autopilot Control Head, Evolution SeaTalkNG Cabling...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$3,209.99
- SI-TEX®12V Hydraulic Pump12V Hydraulic Pump by SI-TEX®. Pumpsets are beneficial because they are reliable, save on installation costs, bring twice the power and cut back on half the consumption. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$649.62 - $747.03
- SI-TEX®SP-110 Hydraulic Autopilot KitSP-110 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit 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 great...Splashproof Control Unit with large, easy to read backlit displaySimple operation with push button controls$2,841.58 - $3,083.52
- SI-TEX®SP-120 Mechanical Autopilot KitSP-120 Mechanical Autopilot Kit by SI-TEX®. Includes Computer, Compass, Control Unit, Feedback, Drive. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with...The SI-TEX SP-120 is a complete Autopilot-in-a-Box kit that is ready to install on Boats with Rotary Cable Steering Systems. No need to convert your cable steering to expensive hydraulic steeringApplications include any type of cable steered boats using Teleflex-Morse rotary steering cables. Power assisted or Manual$2,987.13 - $3,661.86
- SI-TEX®SP-120C Mechanical Autopilot KitSP-120C Mechanical Autopilot Kit by SI-TEX®. Includes Computer, Compass, Control Unit, Feedback, Drive. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with...The SI-TEX SP-120C is a new Autopilot designed forhydraulic steering, mechanical steering, & solenoid controlDoes not require a separate junction box, everything simply connects to the rear of the control head$3,228.11 - $3,854.64
- SI-TEX®SP-38 Cable-Steer Autopilot KitSP-38 Cable-Steer Autopilot Kit by SI-TEX®. Includes Computer, Control Unit, Rotary Feedback. 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...IST – Intelligent Steering Technology provides superior vessel steering capabilityADAPTIVE steering for sea conditions and varying vessel speeds$3,777.54
- SI-TEX®SP-38 Hydraulic Autopilot KitSP-38 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit 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 great...IST – Intelligent Steering Technology provides superior vessel steering capabilityADAPTIVE steering for sea conditions and varying vessel speeds$3,758.25 - $4,060.93
- SI-TEX®SP-38 Hydraulic Autopilot KitSP-38 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit by SI-TEX®. 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. It will...IST – Intelligent Steering Technology provides superior vessel steering capabilityADAPTIVE steering for sea conditions and varying vessel speeds$2,505.18
- SI-TEX®SP-70 Cable-Steer Autopilot KitSP-70 Cable-Steer Autopilot Kit by SI-TEX®. The SI-TEX SP-70 Autopilot is the most reliable workhorse autopilot for cruising and fishing activity. Designed for most any boat and easily installed on Outboard, Inboard and Sterndrive...Ultra-compact, waterproof Control Unit has simple keypad operation and large LCD display of heading course, rudder angle, operating mode and error messagesControl Unit can be used as dash-mounted keypad or quickly and easily removed from mounting bracket for use as a handheld portable$3,399.69 - $4,060.93
- SI-TEX®SP-70 Hydraulic Autopilot KitSP-70 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit by SI-TEX®. Includes Computer, Compass, Control Unit, Rotary Feedback, 73 in³/min Pump. The SI-TEX SP-70 Autopilot is the most reliable workhorse autopilot for cruising and fishing activity. Designed for...Ultra-compact, waterproof Control Unit has simple keypad operation and large LCD display of heading course, rudder angle, operating mode and error messagesControl Unit can be used as dash-mounted keypad or quickly and easily removed from mounting bracket for use as a handheld portable$2,456.99
- SI-TEX®SP-70 Hydraulic Autopilot KitSP-70 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit by SI-TEX®. The SI-TEX SP-70 Autopilot is the most reliable workhorse autopilot for cruising and fishing activity. Designed for most any boat and easily installed on Outboard, Inboard and Sterndrive vessels...Ultra-compact, waterproof Control Unit has simple keypad operation and large LCD display of heading course, rudder angle, operating mode and error messagesControl Unit can be used as dash-mounted keypad or quickly and easily removed from mounting bracket for use as a handheld portable$2,455.07 - $2,738.46
- SI-TEX®SP-80 Cable-Steer Autopilot KitSP-80 Cable-Steer Autopilot Kit by SI-TEX®. For boaters who know where they're going. SP-80 takes you where you want to be-effortlessly. Its smart, precise piloting gives you the extra hand on deck you've always needed. And the...Designed for Outboard, Inboard, and Sterndrive vessels with Hydraulic or Mechanical steering systemsAutomatically pilots to your next waypoint using built-in NMEA0183 Loran/GPS interface$3,399.69 - $4,060.93
- SI-TEX®SP-80 Hydraulic Autopilot KitSP-80 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit by SI-TEX®. Includes Computer, Compass, Control Unit, Rotary Feedback, 73 in³/min Pump. For boaters who know where they're going. SP-80 takes you where you want to be-effortlessly. Its smart, precise...Designed for Outboard, Inboard, and Sterndrive vessels with Hydraulic or Mechanical steering systemsAutomatically pilots to your next waypoint using built-in NMEA0183 Loran/GPS interface$2,456.99
- SI-TEX®SP-80 Hydraulic Autopilot KitSP-80 Hydraulic Autopilot Kit by SI-TEX®. For boaters who know where they're going. SP-80 takes you where you want to be-effortlessly. Its smart, precise piloting gives you the extra hand on deck you've always needed. And the operation...Designed for Outboard, Inboard, and Sterndrive vessels with Hydraulic or Mechanical steering systemsAutomatically pilots to your next waypoint using built-in NMEA0183 Loran/GPS interface$2,455.07 - $2,738.46
- SeaStar Solutions®12V Power Assist Hydraulic Pump12V Power Assist Hydraulic Pump by SeaStar Solutions®. The SeaStar Autopilot pump, combined with SeaStar Power Assist system, provides power assisted steering when the autopilot is in standby mode. It is a fixed flow, reversible pump...Autopilot pump combined with SeaStar power assist in one easy to fit packageConverts manual hydraulic steering to power steering$2,462.16 - $2,489.62
- SeaStar Solutions®SmartStick Non-contact Rudder FeedbackSmartStick Non-contact Rudder Feedback by SeaStar Solutions®. SmartStick is a non-contact autopilot position sensor that mounts to SeaStar Solutions® outboard front mount cylinders (HC5345, HC5358*). The new SmartStick models replace...Non-contact sensing – no moving parts to wearConvenient installation – no linkages or external parts to mount$332.57
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.