AUTOPILOTS
AUTOHELM AUTOPILOTS… YOUR EXPERIENCED EXTRA CREW MEMBER
From a basic tiller pilot to a powerful inboard system, each Raymarine
autopilot comes with a simple, intuitive keypad and clear, functional
LCD display.
So what is an autopilot? An autopilot connects to your steering
system and continually corrects your boat's heading with information
supplied by the compass, wind transducers or GPS/Plotter. Autopilots
are designed to maintain an accurate course in various sea conditions
with minimal helm movements. They can act as a spare pair of hands
or an extra crew member allowing you to trim the sails or get the
fenders over the side. Because they steer so accurately, they will save
fuel and get you to your destination faster, especially when connected
to a chartplotter.
What does an autopilot consist of? Autopilots consist of
three main components: a heading sensor (usually a compass), a
course computer/processor and control head (the brains), and a drive
mechanism (the business end).
Autopilot Types. There are two types of autopilot, Above Deck and
Inboard (also called below decks).
(1) Above Deck. Above deck pilots are simple to install and remain
in the cockpit in all types of weather.
(2) Inboard. Inboard autopilots are permanently mounted below
decks and are more powerful, more reliable, steer your boat better and
can be supplied with a range of autopilot controllers.
See below for a selection of raymarine autopilots. Further details on
each pilot is available on the following pages.
ZF POD DRIVES
VOLVO PENTA IPS
HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEMSSEASTAR HYDRAULICWHEEL DRIVE – POWER
WHEEL DRIVE – SAIL
TILLER DRIVE
MECHANICAL DRIVE SYSTEMS
TILLER DRIVE
ABOVE DECK AUTOPILOT DRIVES BELOW DECK AUTOPILOT DRIVES
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