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Autopilots
autohelm autopilots: your extra crew member
It’s a beautiful day, the sun’s out and you fancy a break. Let the
autopilot take the strain while you relax with a drink.
Or, if the wind whips up, just hit the button while you shorten
sail or head below to check everything’s secure – even when
it's blowing a gale, the waves are 30' high, and you're racing
hundreds of miles from land…
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.
Autopilots consist of three main components: a heading sensor
(usually a compass), a processor and drive controller (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). Above deck pilots are simple to install and
remain in the cockpit in all types of weather. 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.
Raymarine autopilots work so well that it's sometimes easy
to forget that they can't see – they can't automatically avoid
obstacles or other vessels. Always keep a vigilant watch.
Raymarine SPX autopilots – the smart choice
From a tiller pilot and a wheel-mounted Sportdrive to a full
inboard system, Raymarine SPX autopilots are powerful but
simple to use with clear, easy-to-read LCD displays.
X-tra – accurate steering.
X-tra – accurate tracking.
X-tra – energy efficient.
X-tra – fuel efficient.
X-tra – easy to install and service.
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