Marine Autopilots
Featured Brands
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Simrad®A2004 Hydraulic/Electromechanical/Solenoid Autopilot KitA2004 Hydraulic/Electromechanical/Solenoid Autopilot Kit by Simrad®. Includes Computer, Control Unit, Rotary Feedback. The A2004 is perfect for vessels that don't require SOLAS Heading Control Systems but do require a proven autopilot...Proven Simrad interface designed for commercial marine applicationsLarge, heavy-duty rotary control dial for precision steering$3,373.05 - Simrad®A2004 Hydraulic/Electromechanical/Solenoid Autopilot KitA2004 Hydraulic/Electromechanical/Solenoid Autopilot Kit by Simrad®. Includes Computer, Compass, Control Unit, Rotary Feedback. The A2004 is perfect for vessels that don't require SOLAS Heading Control Systems but do require a proven...Proven Simrad interface designed for commercial marine applicationsLarge, heavy-duty rotary control dial for precision steering$4,124.50
- Simrad®AP70 Mk2 Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot KitAP70 Mk2 Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot Kit by Simrad®. Includes Computer, Control Unit, Rotary Feedback. The AP70 Mk2 is a dedicated autopilot controller designed to meet the needs of professional mariners aboard a variety of...Wheelmarked for use on board SOLAS vessels (IMO, MED-B)Advanced configuration and tuning options to suit all ships$4,678.20
- Simrad®DrivePilot™ NAC-1 Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot KitDrivePilot™ NAC-1 Hydraulic/Electromechanical Autopilot Kit by Simrad®. Includes Computer, Compass, Pump. Everything you need in one box to fit an autopilot to your hydraulic-steer outboard motor, the DrivePilot™ lets you focus on...Steer your vessel to a heading, waypoint, route or cursor, with control from your NSS evo² or NSO evo² displayRepeat your path with automatic turn patterns$1,998.97
- Simrad®Hydraulic/Drive-by-Wire Autopilot Kit for Yamaha Helm Master SystemHydraulic/Drive-by-Wire Autopilot Kit for Yamaha Helm Master System by Simrad®. Includes Compass. 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$2,705.90
- Ritchie®Resistor KitResistor Kit by Ritchie®. 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$17.34 - $21.68
- Lowrance®Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter RAM Ball MountDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter RAM Ball 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$64.99 - $149.49
- NavPod®AngleGuardAngleGuard by NavPod®. 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 NavPod® will last a lifetime. It will meet...316 grade stainless steel.065 gauge wall thickness$444.07 - $495.71
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPodCarbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod by NavPod®. Brand: Simrad/B&G. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are better than bracket mounting. Very sturdy and secure,...PedestalPods position your fish finder/chartplotter at 20” off the deck and located near the bow and at a 45-degree angle for ease of viewing while fishing. This allows the user to easily reach and access the fish finder/chartplotter for changes to range, zoom or even control the trolling motorAll NavPods are manufactured with a double gasket system that provides an excellent watertight seal. They keep harsh spray off the electrical connections on the back of your fish finder/chartplotter assuring reliability and longevity of your marine electronics$370.53 - $510.73
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPodCarbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod by NavPod®. Brand: Humminbird. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are better than bracket mounting. Very sturdy and secure,...PedestalPods position your fish finder/chartplotter at 20” off the deck and located near the bow and at a 45-degree angle for ease of viewing while fishing. This allows the user to easily reach and access the fish finder/chartplotter for changes to range, zoom or even control the trolling motorAll NavPods are manufactured with a double gasket system that provides an excellent watertight seal. They keep harsh spray off the electrical connections on the back of your fish finder/chartplotter assuring reliability and longevity of your marine electronics$380.53 - $510.73
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPodCarbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod by NavPod®. Brand: Lowrance. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are better than bracket mounting. Very sturdy and secure, yet...PedestalPods position your fish finder/chartplotter at 20” off the deck and located near the bow and at a 45-degree angle for ease of viewing while fishing. This allows the user to easily reach and access the fish finder/chartplotter for changes to range, zoom or even control the trolling motorAll NavPods are manufactured with a double gasket system that provides an excellent watertight seal. They keep harsh spray off the electrical connections on the back of your fish finder/chartplotter assuring reliability and longevity of your marine electronics$370.53 - $420.59
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPodCarbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod by NavPod®. Brand: Garmin. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are better than bracket mounting. Very sturdy and secure, yet...PedestalPods position your fish finder/chartplotter at 20” off the deck and located near the bow and at a 45-degree angle for ease of viewing while fishing. This allows the user to easily reach and access the fish finder/chartplotter for changes to range, zoom or even control the trolling motorAll NavPods are manufactured with a double gasket system that provides an excellent watertight seal. They keep harsh spray off the electrical connections on the back of your fish finder/chartplotter assuring reliability and longevity of your marine electronics$370.53 - $510.73
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPodCarbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod by NavPod®. Brand: Raymarine. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are better than bracket mounting. Very sturdy and secure, yet...PedestalPods position your fish finder/chartplotter at 20” off the deck and located near the bow and at a 45-degree angle for ease of viewing while fishing. This allows the user to easily reach and access the fish finder/chartplotter for changes to range, zoom or even control the trolling motorAll NavPods are manufactured with a double gasket system that provides an excellent watertight seal. They keep harsh spray off the electrical connections on the back of your fish finder/chartplotter assuring reliability and longevity of your marine electronics$370.53 - $490.69
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PowerPodCarbon Series Pre-cut PowerPod by NavPod®. Brand: Humminbird. PowerPods for Power are a better option than bracket mounting. PowerPods provide a clean look for flush mounting with the advantage of a swivel base.Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed Stainless Steel tamper-proof fasteners$380.53 - $540.77
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PowerPodCarbon Series Pre-cut PowerPod by NavPod®. Brand: Simrad/B&G. PowerPods for Power are a better option than bracket mounting. PowerPods provide a clean look for flush mounting with the advantage of a swivel base.Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed Stainless Steel tamper-proof fasteners$370.53 - $540.77
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PowerPodCarbon Series Pre-cut PowerPod by NavPod®. Brand: Furuno. PowerPods for Power are a better option than bracket mounting. PowerPods provide a clean look for flush mounting with the advantage of a swivel base.Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed Stainless Steel tamper-proof fasteners$370.53 - $510.73
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PowerPodCarbon Series Pre-cut PowerPod by NavPod®. Brand: Raymarine. PowerPods for Power are a better option than bracket mounting. PowerPods provide a clean look for flush mounting with the advantage of a swivel base.Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed Stainless Steel tamper-proof fasteners$370.53 - $540.77
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PowerPodCarbon Series Pre-cut PowerPod by NavPod®. Brand: Lowrance. PowerPods for Power are a better option than bracket mounting. PowerPods provide a clean look for flush mounting with the advantage of a swivel base.Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed Stainless Steel tamper-proof fasteners$370.53 - $510.73
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PowerPodCarbon Series Pre-cut PowerPod by NavPod®. Brand: Garmin. PowerPods for Power are a better option than bracket mounting. PowerPods provide a clean look for flush mounting with the advantage of a swivel base.Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed Stainless Steel tamper-proof fasteners$370.53 - $540.77
- NavPod®Carbon Series Un-cut PedestalPodCarbon Series Un-cut PedestalPod by NavPod®. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are better than bracket mounting. Very sturdy and secure, yet clean and...PedestalPods position your fish finder/chartplotter at 20” off the deck and located near the bow and at a 45-degree angle for ease of viewing while fishing. This allows the user to easily reach and access the fish finder/chartplotter for changes to range, zoom or even control the trolling motorAll NavPods are manufactured with a double gasket system that provides an excellent watertight seal. They keep harsh spray off the electrical connections on the back of your fish finder/chartplotter assuring reliability and longevity of your marine electronics$350.49 - $520.74
- NavPod®Carbon Series Un-cut PowerPodCarbon Series Un-cut PowerPod by NavPod®. PowerPods for Power are a better option than bracket mounting. PowerPods provide a clean look for flush mounting with the advantage of a swivel base.Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed Stainless Steel tamper-proof fasteners$350.49 - $520.74
- NavPod®InstrumentPodInstrumentPod by NavPod®. Information at your finger tips. "Where you need it…when you need it". InstumentPods are the smart solution for mounting your Instruments at the helm where you can easily operate and clearly see the fine...The Hi-Gloss Material: NavPods are manufactured with a custom co-extruded acrylic capped ABS material. NavPod uses the absolute best UV resistant material that provides a very high gloss white finish that matches gel-coated fiberglass. The Gen3 enhancements now include a thicker gauge material that improves strength and provides for better structural rigidityThe Waterproof Seal: All NavPods are manufactured with a double gasket system providing an excellent watertight seal between the front and back of the NavPod for protection of your Marine Electronics. NavPod is made to withstand the harshest of wet offshore boating conditions. Gen3 enhancements include a thicker external silicone gasket with improved flush fit. The internal EPDM gasket is now 50% thicker and is not subject to "compression set" like many rubber compounds. This is important when you need to open the NavPod in the future to service your electronics$360.51 - $430.61
- NavPod®PowerPanel Stanchion KitPowerPanel Stanchion Kit by NavPod®. This is a very strong, sturdy and secure way to mount electronics in the overhead area where an overhead box does not exist. Find the right SystemPod or SailPod for your electronics, then choose the...316 grade stainless steel065 gauge wall thickness$255.39 - $259.62
- NavPod®PowerPodPowerPod by NavPod®. PowerPods for Power are a better option than bracket mounting. PowerPods provide a clean look for flush mounting with the advantage of a swivel base. The Latest In Industrial Design. Built to complement the latest...Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed Stainless Steel tamper-proof fasteners$310.43 - $530.75
- NavPod®Pre-cut InstrumentPodPre-cut InstrumentPod by NavPod®. Wide Guard: 9.5". Information at your finger tips. "Where you need it…when you need it". InstumentPods are the smart solution for mounting your Instruments at the helm where you can easily operate and...The Hi-Gloss Material: NavPods are manufactured with a custom co-extruded acrylic capped ABS material. NavPod uses the absolute best UV resistant material that provides a very high gloss white finish that matches gel-coated fiberglass. The Gen3 enhancements now include a thicker gauge material that improves strength and provides for better structural rigidityThe Waterproof Seal: All NavPods are manufactured with a double gasket system providing an excellent watertight seal between the front and back of the NavPod for protection of your Marine Electronics. NavPod is made to withstand the harshest of wet offshore boating conditions. Gen3 enhancements include a thicker external silicone gasket with improved flush fit. The internal EPDM gasket is now 50% thicker and is not subject to "compression set" like many rubber compounds. This is important when you need to open the NavPod in the future to service your electronics$380.53 - $430.61
- NavPod®Pre-cut PowerPodPre-cut PowerPod by NavPod®. Brand: Humminbird. PowerPods for Power are a better option than bracket mounting. PowerPods provide a clean look for flush mounting with the advantage of a swivel base. The Latest In Industrial Design. Built...Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed Stainless Steel tamper-proof fasteners$380.53 - $550.79
- NavPod®Pre-cut PowerPodPre-cut PowerPod by NavPod®. Brand: Raymarine. PowerPods for Power are a better option than bracket mounting. PowerPods provide a clean look for flush mounting with the advantage of a swivel base. The Latest In Industrial Design. Built...Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed Stainless Steel tamper-proof fasteners$370.53 - $550.79
- NavPod®Pre-cut PowerPodPre-cut PowerPod by NavPod®. Brand: Garmin. PowerPods for Power are a better option than bracket mounting. PowerPods provide a clean look for flush mounting with the advantage of a swivel base. The Latest In Industrial Design. Built to...Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed Stainless Steel tamper-proof fasteners$370.53 - $550.79
- NavPod®Pre-cut PowerPodPre-cut PowerPod by NavPod®. Brand: Simrad/B&G. PowerPods for Power are a better option than bracket mounting. PowerPods provide a clean look for flush mounting with the advantage of a swivel base. The Latest In Industrial Design. Built...Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed Stainless Steel tamper-proof fasteners$370.53 - $550.79
- NavPod®Pre-cut PowerPodPre-cut PowerPod by NavPod®. Brand: Lowrance. PowerPods for Power are a better option than bracket mounting. PowerPods provide a clean look for flush mounting with the advantage of a swivel base. The Latest In Industrial Design. Built...Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed Stainless Steel tamper-proof fasteners$370.53 - $510.73
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.