Marine Autopilots
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Furuno®Flush Mount Kit for 1815 Radar (001-464-280-00)Flush Mount Kit for 1815 Radar 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...Designed to strict industry standards for unmatched qualityRigorously tested to have minimal environmental impact$114.40 - Furuno®Flush Mount Kit for GP32/RD30 GPS Receivers (000-040-720)Flush Mount Kit for GP32/RD30 GPS Receivers (000-040-720) 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$48.93
- Furuno®MFD12 to TZTL12F Mounting Adapter Plate (001-337-440-00)MFD12 to TZTL12F Mounting Adapter Plate (001-337-440-00) 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...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$259.54
- Furuno®NSS16 evo³/GPSMAP7616 to TZT16F Mounting Adapter Plate (001-563-980-00)NSS16 evo³/GPSMAP7616 to TZT16F Mounting Adapter Plate (001-563-980-00) 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....Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$265.76
- Scanstrut®Pre-cut MastPod (SPM-3I-W)Pre-cut MastPod by Scanstrut®. For 3 Instruments. The Mast Pod range offers a choice of sizes and materials to allow installation of standard or larger 20/20 maxi style instruments at the mast. Whether racing or cruising, the Mast Pods...Universal Mount: The range has been designed to fit mast sizes from 76mm (3") to 223mm (8.8"). Mast arms pivot about semi circular washers and an additional cross-brace provides stiffness preventing sideways movementIncreased Protection: Pod seal is manufactured from a high tear strength silicone, it has a very high resistance to heat and UV so you can have confidence that it won’t deteriorate over time$483.97
- Scanstrut®Pre-cut Rail Pod (SPR-1I-RM)Pre-cut Rail Pod by Scanstrut®. For 1 Standard Instrument. Cut for standard instrument. Fits 1" - 1.33" Rails. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced...Designed for (1) Standard InstrumentCurrent sailboat designs often have very open cockpits with few options for installing retro-fit instruments$151.37
- Scanstrut®Un-cut Arm Mount Pod (SPR-1U-AM)Un-cut Arm Mount Pod (SPR-1U-AM) by Scanstrut®. For Small screens, Switches, Controllers. Fits 1" - 1.3" Rails. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology...Extend the Rail Pod away from narrow or crowded rails for better viewingDesigned to ensure the Pod is always positioned for best viewing, whatever the angle of the rail$217.72
- Scanstrut®Un-cut Arm Mount Pod (SPR-8-AM)Un-cut Arm Mount Pod (SPR-8-AM) by Scanstrut®. For 8" Display. 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...Extend the Rail Pod away from narrow or crowded rails for better viewingDesigned to ensure the Pod is always positioned for best viewing, whatever the angle of the rail$418.62
- Scanstrut®Un-cut Arm Mount Pod (SPR-7S-AM)Un-cut Arm Mount Pod (SPR-7S-AM) by Scanstrut®. For 7" Display or 1 Instrument. 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...Extend the Rail Pod away from narrow or crowded rails for better viewingDesigned to ensure the Pod is always positioned for best viewing, whatever the angle of the rail$290.82
- Scanstrut®Un-cut Arm Mount Pod (SPR-7-AM)Un-cut Arm Mount Pod (SPR-7-AM) by Scanstrut®. For 7" Display. Fits 1" - 1.3" Rails. 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....Extend the Rail Pod away from narrow or crowded rails for better viewingDesigned to ensure the Pod is always positioned for best viewing, whatever the angle of the rail$407.11
- Scanstrut®Un-cut Helm Pod (SPH-SYSTEM-W)Un-cut Helm Pod (SPH-SYSTEM-W) by Scanstrut®. For 12" Display and 2 Instruments. With great new design features, the Scanstrut Helm Pod is a perfect choice for all cockpit configurations. With options to fit radar displays,...Universal Helm Fixing: Fits pedestal rails from 25mm to 33.7mm (0.98" - 1.33") diameter. Using a unique clamping system, the Deep Pod's can fit rail widths from 178mm (7") upwardsSecure & Watertight Install: Saddle system supports the stainless tubing enabling a secure and rigid fit onto any pedestal and also ensures a watertight seal at cable entry$588.91
- Scanstrut®Un-cut Helm Pod (SPH-13-W)Un-cut Helm Pod (SPH-13-W) by Scanstrut®. For 10" & 12" displays. With great new design features, the Scanstrut Helm Pod is a perfect choice for all cockpit configurations. With options to fit radar displays, chartplotters and standard...Universal Helm Fixing: Fits pedestal rails from 25mm to 33.7mm (0.98" - 1.33") diameter. Using a unique clamping system, the Deep Pod's can fit rail widths from 178mm (7") upwardsSecure & Watertight Install: Saddle system supports the stainless tubing enabling a secure and rigid fit onto any pedestal and also ensures a watertight seal at cable entry$476.63
- Scanstrut®Un-cut Helm Pod (SPH-9-W)Un-cut Helm Pod (SPH-9-W) by Scanstrut®. With great new design features, the Scanstrut Helm Pod is a perfect choice for all cockpit configurations. With options to fit radar displays, chartplotters and standard navigation instruments,...Universal Helm Fixing: Fits pedestal rails from 25mm to 33.7mm (0.98" - 1.33") diameter. Using a unique clamping system, the Deep Pod's can fit rail widths from 178mm (7") upwardsSecure & Watertight Install: Saddle system supports the stainless tubing enabling a secure and rigid fit onto any pedestal and also ensures a watertight seal at cable entry$408.33
- Scanstrut®Un-cut Helm Pod (SPH-4I-W)Un-cut Helm Pod (SPH-4I-W) by Scanstrut®. For 4 Instruments. With great new design features, the Scanstrut Helm Pod is a perfect choice for all cockpit configurations. With options to fit radar displays, chartplotters and standard...Universal Helm Fixing: Fits pedestal rails from 25mm to 33.7mm (0.98" - 1.33") diameter. Using a unique clamping system, the Deep Pod's can fit rail widths from 178mm (7") upwardsSecure & Watertight Install: Saddle system supports the stainless tubing enabling a secure and rigid fit onto any pedestal and also ensures a watertight seal at cable entry$356.18
- Scanstrut®Un-cut Helm Pod (SPH-3I-W)Un-cut Helm Pod (SPH-3I-W) by Scanstrut®. For 3 Instruments. With great new design features, the Scanstrut Helm Pod is a perfect choice for all cockpit configurations. With options to fit radar displays, chartplotters and standard...Universal Helm Fixing: Fits pedestal rails from 25mm to 33.7mm (0.98" - 1.33") diameter. Using a unique clamping system, the Deep Pod's can fit rail widths from 178mm (7") upwardsSecure & Watertight Install: Saddle system supports the stainless tubing enabling a secure and rigid fit onto any pedestal and also ensures a watertight seal at cable entry$312.12
- Scanstrut®Un-cut Helm Pod (SPH-15D-W)Un-cut Helm Pod (SPH-15D-W) by Scanstrut®. With great new design features, the Scanstrut Helm Pod is a perfect choice for all cockpit configurations. With options to fit radar displays, chartplotters and standard navigation instruments,...Universal Helm Fixing: Fits pedestal rails from 25mm to 33.7mm (0.98" - 1.33") diameter. Using a unique clamping system, the Deep Pod's can fit rail widths from 178mm (7") upwardsSecure & Watertight Install: Saddle system supports the stainless tubing enabling a secure and rigid fit onto any pedestal and also ensures a watertight seal at cable entry$525.10
- Scanstrut®Un-cut Rail Pod (SPR-1U-RM)Un-cut Rail Pod (SPR-1U-RM) by Scanstrut®. For Small screens, Switches, Controllers. Fits 1" - 1.3" Rails. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced...Applications: Designed for (1) 7" DisplayCurrent sailboat designs often have very open cockpits with few options for installing retro-fit instruments$151.37
- Scanstrut®Un-cut Rail Pod (SPR-8-RM)Un-cut Rail Pod (SPR-8-RM) by Scanstrut®. For 8" Display. Fits 1" - 1.33" Rails. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Applications: Designed for (1) 8" DisplayCurrent sailboat designs often have very open cockpits with few options for installing retro-fit instruments$398.06
- NavPod®1" Stanchion Kit (SK100)1" Stanchion Kit by NavPod®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Expertly crafted from premium materialsDesigned to match rigorous quality standards$102.14
- NavPod®12"W 1.25" Tube StraightGuard (SG225)12"W 1.25" Tube StraightGuard by NavPod®. SG225 StraightGuards has no bends and is designed to fit a single InstrumentPod. 1.25" diameter stainless steel tubes. Includes a pair of Stainless Steel feet.316 grade stainless steel0.65 gauge wall thickness$440.63
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4600-04-C)Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod by NavPod®. For Simrad NSS9 evo²/B&G Zeus² 9. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are better than bracket mounting. Very...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$420.59
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED5050-01-C)Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED5050-01-C) by NavPod®. For Humminbird 1100 Series 10.4"/1199ci/1159ci. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are better than...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$510.73
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4404-C)Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4404-C) by NavPod®. For Raymarine a75/a77/a78. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are better than bracket mounting. Very...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
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4500-03-C)Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4500-03-C) by NavPod®. For Lowrance Elite-7 CHIRP 7" Fish finder/Chartplotter. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are...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
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4500-02-C)Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4500-02-C) by NavPod®. For Raymarine eS75/eS77/eS78. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are better than bracket mounting....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
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4600-01-C)Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod by NavPod®. For Garmin ECHOMAP 92sv/93sv/94sv/95sv. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are better than bracket mounting. Very...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$420.59
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4900-09-C)Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4900-09-C) by NavPod®. For Raymarine c95/c97, e95/e97 For 9.5" wide guard. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are better...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$490.69
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4600-03-C)Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4600-03-C) by NavPod®. For Lowrance Elite-9 CHIRP 9" Fish finder/Chartplotter. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are...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$420.59
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4500-01-C)Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4500-01-C) by NavPod®. For Garmin ECHOMAP 72sv/73sv/74sv/75sv/72dv/73dv/74dv/75dv. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are...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
- NavPod®Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4408-C)Carbon Series Pre-cut PedestalPod (PED4408-C) by NavPod®. For Simrad GO7/B&G Vulcan7. PedestalPods are waterproof housings for marine electronics specifically designed for bass boats. PedestalPods are better than bracket mounting. Very...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
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.