Marine Autopilots
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NavPod®Pre-cut PowerPodPre-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. The Latest In Industrial Design. Built to...Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed Stainless Steel tamper-proof fasteners$370.53 - $550.79 - NavPod®Pre-cut RailMount PodPre-cut RailMount Pod by NavPod®. Brand: Raymarine. RailMount NavPods are best used for mounting of an autopilot control, sailing instrument, or small chartplotter onto an existing pedestal guard. Fits onto any 1" or 1.25" diameter...Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed stainless steel tamper-proof fasteners$540.77 - $600.85
- NavPod®Pre-cut RailMount PodPre-cut RailMount Pod by NavPod®. Brand: Simrad/B&G. RailMount NavPods are best used for mounting of an autopilot control, sailing instrument, or small chartplotter onto an existing pedestal guard. Fits onto any 1" or 1.25" diameter...Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed stainless steel tamper-proof fasteners$500.71 - $600.85
- NavPod®Pre-cut RailMount PodPre-cut RailMount Pod by NavPod®. Brand: Garmin. RailMount NavPods are best used for mounting of an autopilot control, sailing instrument, or small chartplotter onto an existing pedestal guard. Fits onto any 1" or 1.25" diameter tube. A...Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed stainless steel tamper-proof fasteners$540.77 - $600.85
- NavPod®Pre-cut SailPodPre-cut SailPod by NavPod®. Brand: Garmin. SailPods are for mounting a single Radar or Chartplotter at the helm. Navigation at your finger tips. “Where you need it…when you need it". Sail Pods are the smart solution for mounting...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$423.58 - $500.71
- NavPod®Pre-cut SailPodPre-cut SailPod by NavPod®. Brand: Furuno. SailPods are for mounting a single Radar or Chartplotter at the helm. Navigation at your finger tips. “Where you need it…when you need it". Sail Pods are the smart solution for mounting...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$430.61 - $500.71
- NavPod®Pre-cut SailPodPre-cut SailPod by NavPod®. Brand: Simrad/B&G. SailPods are for mounting a single Radar or Chartplotter at the helm. Navigation at your finger tips. “Where you need it…when you need it". Sail Pods are the smart solution for mounting...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$430.61 - $500.71
- NavPod®Pre-cut SailPodPre-cut SailPod by NavPod®. Brand: Raymarine. SailPods are for mounting a single Radar or Chartplotter at the helm. Navigation at your finger tips. “Where you need it…when you need it". Sail Pods are the smart solution for mounting...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$430.61 - $500.71
- NavPod®Pre-cut SystemPodPre-cut SystemPod by NavPod®. Brand: Humminbird, Instrument Place: without Instrument Place, Wide Guard: 9.5". SystemPods are for mounting multiple pieces of electronics in one NavPod. This is a good way to reduce the height of a...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$380.53 - $460.65
- NavPod®Pre-cut SystemPodPre-cut SystemPod by NavPod®. Brand: Raymarine. SystemPods are for mounting multiple pieces of electronics in one NavPod. This is a good way to reduce the height of a system. In addition to mounting a radar or chartplotter, you can have...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$380.53 - $530.75
- NavPod®Pre-cut SystemPodPre-cut SystemPod by NavPod®. Brand: Lowrance, Instrument Place: without Instrument Place, Wide Guard: 9.5". SystemPods are for mounting multiple pieces of electronics in one NavPod. This is a good way to reduce the height of a system....Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$380.53 - $460.65
- NavPod®Pre-cut SystemPodPre-cut SystemPod by NavPod®. Brand: Simrad/B&G. SystemPods are for mounting multiple pieces of electronics in one NavPod. This is a good way to reduce the height of a system. In addition to mounting a radar or chartplotter, you can...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$380.53 - $530.75
- NavPod®Pre-cut SystemPodPre-cut SystemPod by NavPod®. Brand: Garmin. SystemPods are for mounting multiple pieces of electronics in one NavPod. This is a good way to reduce the height of a system. In addition to mounting a radar or chartplotter, you can have...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$380.53 - $530.75
- NavPod®Pre-cut SystemPodPre-cut SystemPod by NavPod®. Brand: Furuno. SystemPods are for mounting multiple pieces of electronics in one NavPod. This is a good way to reduce the height of a system. In addition to mounting a radar or chartplotter, you can have...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$380.53 - $530.75
- NavPod®Un-cut RailMount PodUn-cut RailMount Pod by NavPod®. RailMount NavPods are best used for mounting of an autopilot control, sailing instrument, or small chartplotter onto an existing pedestal guard. Fits onto any 1" or 1.25" diameter tube. A Nickel Chrome...Acrylic capped ABS plasticChromed stainless steel tamper-proof fasteners$480.69 - $580.83
- NavPod®Un-cut SailPodUn-cut SailPod by NavPod®. SailPods are for mounting a single Radar or Chartplotter at the helm. Navigation at your finger tips. “Where you need it…when you need it". Sail Pods are the smart solution for mounting your Radar or...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$410.58 - $480.69
- NavPod®Un-cut SystemPodUn-cut SystemPod by NavPod®. SystemPods are for mounting multiple pieces of electronics in one NavPod. This is a good way to reduce the height of a system. In addition to mounting a radar or chartplotter, you can have room for an...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$360.51 - $510.73
- Seaview®InstrumentPodInstrumentPod by Seaview®. 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 Seaview® will last a lifetime. It will...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$100.00 - $120.00
- Seaview®Rail PodRail Pod by Seaview®. Seaview offers a solution to the age old problem of figuring out where to mount all your instruments on your sailboat. The Rail Pod allows you to mount smaller displays and instruments directly to the rail....Fits 1", 1-1/8" or 1-1/4" railsCables routed internally through the clamp and into the rail$172.00 - $312.00
- Seaview®Un-cut Deck PodUn-cut Deck Pod by Seaview®. Uncut MFD Pod, quick lock and release rotating base. The DPOD is a instrument deck pod designed for power boats. Seaview took their modular mount concept and applied it to their instrument pod product line....Rotates up to 350°Anodized aluminum base$248.00 - $308.00
- Seaview®Un-cut SailPodUn-cut SailPod by Seaview®. 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 Seaview® will last a lifetime. It will...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$156.00 - $356.00
- Lowrance®Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Flat Mount KitDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Flat 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$9.77 - $17.30
- Scanstrut®Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Mini Pro Kayak Rail Mount KitDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Mini Pro Kayak Rail Mount Kit by Scanstrut®. Fits: Lowrance HOOK² Fish Finder. The hi-performance ROKK mini modular system allows you to attach your electronics to boats, cars, off-road...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$67.56
- Scanstrut®Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Mini Pro Rail Mount KitDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Mini Pro Rail Mount Kit by Scanstrut®. Fits: Lowrance HOOK² Fish Finder. The hi-performance ROKK mini modular system allows you to attach your electronics to boats, cars, off-road vehicles,...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$66.11
- Scanstrut®Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Mini Pro Surface Mount KitDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Mini Pro Surface Mount Kit by Scanstrut®. Fits: Lowrance HOOK² Fish Finder. The hi-performance ROKK mini modular system allows you to attach your electronics to boats, cars, off-road...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$52.88
- Scanstrut®Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Mini Surface Mount KitDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Mini Surface Mount Kit by Scanstrut®. Fits: Raymarine Dragonfly 4/5/7 Pro Fish Finder. The hi-performance ROKK mini modular system allows you to attach your electronics to boats, cars,...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$320.20
- Scanstrut®Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Quick-Release Mount BaseDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Quick-Release Mount Base 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....Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$15.99 - $16.42
- Scanstrut®Universal Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Mini Adjustable Ball MountUniversal Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Mini Adjustable Ball Mount 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...Multi position mount for fishfinders and small chartplotters.Install at the helm, RIB console, fishing boat dashboard, nav station and more.$79.28
- Scanstrut®Universal Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Mini Adjustable Ball Mount BodyUniversal Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Mini Adjustable Ball Mount Body 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....Versatile: A choice of base mounts to install your devices how you want, where you wantMore Than a Mount: Designed, not just made. With features that you’ll feel and hear more than you’ll see$39.48
- Scanstrut®Universal Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Mini Fixed Rail MountUniversal Fish Finder/Chartplotter ROKK Mini Fixed Rail Mount 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...Multi position mount for fishfinders and small chartplotters.Install small electronic devices direct onto a rail, pushpit or pedestal.$36.69
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.