Marine Autopilots
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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 - $19.74
- 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.$84.30
- 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.$36.78
- Scanstrut®Universal Fish Finder/Chartplotter/Monitor ROKK Mini Universal Surface Mount KitUniversal Fish Finder/Chartplotter/Monitor ROKK Mini Universal Surface Mount Kit by Scanstrut®. The hi-performance ROKK mini modular system allows you to attach your electronics to boats, cars, off-road vehicles, aircraft and more. Move...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$65.51
- 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
- Simrad®Device Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Bail MountDevice Specific Fish Finder/Chartplotter Bail Mount 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 meet your...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$39.54 - $45.19
- Victron Energy®Device Specific Monitor Wall Mount BracketDevice Specific Monitor Wall Mount Bracket by Victron Energy®. Wall Mount Bracket. 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$16.07 - $33.02
- SI-TEX®SP-38 Cable-Steer Autopilot KitSP-38 Cable-Steer 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$3,966.46
- ComNav®Sine/Cosine Interface BoxSine/Cosine Interface Box by ComNav®. Other ComNav autopilots require the use of an optional Sine-Cosine Interface Box with matching interface cable to use them with a G2 compass. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$1,068.12
- Lowrance®6' Compass Cable for Ghost Motors (000-15582-001)6' Compass Cable for Ghost Motors 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 and deliver...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$45.99
- Maretron®33' Compass Cable for SSC200 Compass (MARE-004-1M-7)33' Compass Cable for SSC200 Compass by Maretron®. Whether you're a pro or boating for pleasure, make the most out of your boat and time on the water! Built with the highest quality standards and reliability in mind, every product is...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$74.26
- Accu-Steer®12V Hydraulic Pump (HRP17-12)12V Hydraulic Pump (HRP17-12) by Accu-Steer®. Fits Cylinder Capacity: 16 - 30 in³. Peak Flow Rate (No Load): 96 in³/min. The Accu-Steer series of hydraulic reversing pump units are designed to interface hydraulic steering systems with...Rugged compact constructionEasy installation$674.72
- Accu-Steer®12V Hydraulic Pump (HRP11-12)12V Hydraulic Pump (HRP11-12) by Accu-Steer®. Fits Cylinder Capacity: 10 - 16 in³. Peak Flow Rate (No Load): 60 in³/min. The Accu-Steer series of hydraulic reversing pump units are designed to interface hydraulic steering systems with...Rugged compact constructionEasy installation$740.33
- Accu-Steer®12V Hydraulic Pump (HRP05-12)12V Hydraulic Pump (HRP05-12) by Accu-Steer®. Fits Cylinder Capacity: 5 - 9 in³. Peak Flow Rate (No Load): 30 in³/min. The Accu-Steer series of hydraulic reversing pump units are designed to interface hydraulic steering systems with...Rugged compact constructionEasy installation$660.95
- Accu-Steer®24V Hydraulic Pump (HRP35-24)24V Hydraulic Pump (HRP35-24) by Accu-Steer®. Fits Cylinder Capacity: 35 - 60 in³. Peak Flow Rate (No Load): 210 in³/min. The Accu-Steer series of hydraulic reversing pump units are designed to interface hydraulic steering systems...Rugged compact constructionEasy installation$1,833.60
- Accu-Steer®24V Hydraulic Pump (HRP17-24)24V Hydraulic Pump (HRP17-24) by Accu-Steer®. Fits Cylinder Capacity: 16 - 30 in³. Peak Flow Rate (No Load): 96 in³/min. The Accu-Steer series of hydraulic reversing pump units are designed to interface hydraulic steering systems with...Rugged compact constructionEasy installation$740.33
- Accu-Steer®24V Hydraulic Pump (HRP11-24)24V Hydraulic Pump (HRP11-24) by Accu-Steer®. Fits Cylinder Capacity: 10 - 16 in³. Peak Flow Rate (No Load): 60 in³/min. The Accu-Steer series of hydraulic reversing pump units are designed to interface hydraulic steering systems with...Rugged compact constructionEasy installation$674.72
- Accu-Steer®24V Hydraulic Pump (HRP05-24)24V Hydraulic Pump (HRP05-24) by Accu-Steer®. Fits Cylinder Capacity: 5 - 9 in³. Peak Flow Rate (No Load): 30 in³/min. The Accu-Steer series of hydraulic reversing pump units are designed to interface hydraulic steering systems with...Rugged compact constructionEasy installation$660.95
- Airmar®H2183 Bulkhead/Surface Mount 3-axis Compass (H2183-10)H2183 Bulkhead/Surface Mount 3-axis Compass by Airmar®. Whether you are offshore fishing or just enjoying time on the water, feel confident and comfortable that the patented H2183 is your reliable source for heading information. The...Better than 1° heading accuracy in static conditionsBest-in-class 2° heading accuracy in dynamic conditions$805.36
- ComNav®1001 Hydraulic/Electromechanical/Solenoid Autopilot Kit (10040001)1001 Hydraulic/Electromechanical/Solenoid Autopilot Kit (10040001) by ComNav®. Includes Computer, Magnetic Compass, Control Unit, Rotary Feedback. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed...Fixed station autopilotSuitable for mid-sized vessels, in the range of 30 to 60 feet / 10 to 20 meters$3,804.57
- ComNav®1001 Hydraulic/Electromechanical/Solenoid Autopilot Kit (10040003)1001 Hydraulic/Electromechanical/Solenoid Autopilot Kit (10040003) by ComNav®. Includes Computer, Gyro Compass, Control Unit, Rotary Feedback. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using...Fixed station autopilotSuitable for mid-sized vessels, in the range of 30 to 60 feet / 10 to 20 meters$4,118.14
- ComNav®1420 Hydraulic/Electromechanical/Solenoid Autopilot Kit (10070024)1420 Hydraulic/Electromechanical/Solenoid Autopilot Kit (10070024) 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
- ComNav®201 Wired Remote Control with 40' Cable for 1001, 1101, 1201, 2001 Autopilots (20310013)201 Wired Remote Control with 40' Cable for 1001, 1101, 1201, 2001 Autopilots by ComNav®. This remote control has 3 modes: Standby, Tiller & Pilot. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$1,074.09
- ComNav®Autopilot Display for P4 Autopilots (30140001)Autopilot Display for P4 Autopilots 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$2,021.76
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.