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- Humminbird®GM S12 Bail Mount with Knobs for Solix 12 Fish Finders (740164-1)GM S12 Bail Mount with Knobs for Solix 12 Fish Finders (740164-1) by Humminbird®. Unit Mounting bracket for the SOLIX 12 product series. Ready for your next trophy catch with the latest fishing gear? Complete your arsenal with quality...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$63.71
- Humminbird®GM S15 Bail Mount with Knobs for Solix 15 Fish Finders (740165-1)GM S15 Bail Mount with Knobs for Solix 15 Fish Finders (740165-1) by Humminbird®. Unit mounting bracket for the SOLIX 15 product series. Ready for your next trophy catch with the latest fishing gear? Complete your arsenal with quality...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$67.96
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- Humminbird®IDMK H12R In-Dash Mount Kit for Helix 12 Fish Finders (740175-1)IDMK H12R In-Dash Mount Kit for Helix 12 Fish Finders (740175-1) by Humminbird®. Ready for your next trophy catch with the latest fishing gear? Complete your arsenal with quality and dependable fishing gear that will work best for your...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$93.95
- Humminbird®IDMK H15 In-Dash Mount Kit for Helix 15 Fish Finders (740194-1)IDMK H15 In-Dash Mount Kit for Helix 15 Fish Finders (740194-1) by Humminbird®. This in-dash mounting kit allows for quick and easy in-dash installation, with all necessary mounting hardware for HELIX 15 models. This product is made of...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$83.85
- Humminbird®IDMK H5 In-Dash Mount Kit for Helix 5 Fish Finders (740142-1)IDMK H5 In-Dash Mount Kit for Helix 5 Fish Finders (740142-1) by Humminbird®. IDMK H5, Helix 5 Series In-dash mounting kits let you panel mount your Humminbird for a fully integrated appearance. Made of the same rugged materials as the...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$42.47
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- Humminbird®IDMK S12R In-Dash Mount Kit for Solix 12 Fish Finders (740176-1)IDMK S12R In-Dash Mount Kit for Solix 12 Fish Finders (740176-1) by Humminbird®. Ready for your next trophy catch with the latest fishing gear? Complete your arsenal with quality and dependable fishing gear that will work best for your...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$68.15
- Humminbird®IDMK S15R In-Dash Mount Kit for Solix 15 Fish Finders (740177-1)IDMK S15R In-Dash Mount Kit for Solix 15 Fish Finders (740177-1) by Humminbird®. Ready for your next trophy catch with the latest fishing gear? Complete your arsenal with quality and dependable fishing gear that will work best for your...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$80.51
- Humminbird®In-Dash Mount Kit for Helix 8/9 G3/G3N Fish Finders (740179-1)In-Dash Mount Kit for Helix 8/9 G3/G3N Fish Finders (740179-1) by Humminbird®. In-Dash Mounting Kit allows quick and easy, in-dash installation, with all necessary mounting hardware. Ready for your next trophy catch with the latest...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$65.99
- Humminbird®In-Dash Mount Kit for Helix 9/10 Fish Finders (740155-1)In-Dash Mount Kit for Helix 9/10 Fish Finders (740155-1) by Humminbird®. In Dash Mounting Kit for the HELIX 9 and HELIX 10 Series. Ready for your next trophy catch with the latest fishing gear? Complete your arsenal with quality and...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$58.43
- Humminbird®UC H5 Black Neoprene Unit Cover for Helix 5 Fish Finders (780028-1)UC H5 Black Neoprene Unit Cover for Helix 5 Fish Finders (780028-1) by Humminbird®. Ready for your next trophy catch with the latest fishing gear? Complete your arsenal with quality and dependable fishing gear that will work best for...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$21.23
- Humminbird®UC H7 Black Neoprene Unit Cover for Helix 7 Fish Finders (780029-1)UC H7 Black Neoprene Unit Cover for Helix 7 Fish Finders (780029-1) by Humminbird®. Ready for your next trophy catch with the latest fishing gear? Complete your arsenal with quality and dependable fishing gear that will work best for...Engineered to high standardsHigh-grade design delivers extended lifespan$21.23
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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.