Product specifications

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Autopilots
The SPX-5 Sport Wheel Drive Pilot is a helm
mounted autopilot designed for use on small
sports and fishing boats typically up to 9.2m
(30') in length. Suitable for use with fixed and
tilt helms, the pilot consists of a drive unit that
fits over your existing steering wheel shaft, a
course computer with a rate gyro for precise
course keeping and control head with large LCD
information display.
Operation couldn't be simpler… steer onto your
desired course, press the large red AUTO button
and let go of the wheel! It really is that simple. To
disengage the pilot and regain manual control,
grab hold of the wheel and press the STANDBY
button, you now have control. When part of
a SeaTalk navigation system, the Sport Drive
can track to single waypoints or follow a route
consisting of multiple waypoints.
Weights
• Mechanicalsteeredboats–upto4,400lbs.
• Hydraulicsteeredboats–upto7,000lbs.
Features
• Installthedriveunitdirectlyontoyourexisting
steering wheel.
• SmartRudderSense
TM
(SRS) enabled - Rudder
Reference Transducer not required.
• Easytoinstallandsimpletocalibratethankstothe
intelligent Autolearn software that automatically
learns your boat's handling characteristics.
• Rategyrobuiltintothecoursecomputerensures
precise course keeping.
• Idealfortrollingspeedapplications.
• ControlHeadcanbesurfaceorflushmounted
(requires optional flush mount kit) so its easy to see
and reach.
• ST6002 Control Head displays pilot status and up to
15 pages of user-defined navigation data when part
of a SeaTalk system.
• Autopilot controls are intuitive and display clear
information courtesy of the high-contrast LCD.
spx-5 sport Drive pilot
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Mechanical Restraints
Wheel Taper Sizes 19mm (3.4") 25mm (1")
Max. Wheel Diameter 460mm (18")
Max. Wheel Weight 1.8kg (3.96lb) mass with no one-handed wheel knobs
Max. Wheel Torque 15Nm (11Ft lbs)
Wheel Lock to Lock 2.5 to 5 turns
Mechanical Constraints Information
Displacement up to 4400 lbs Displacement up to 7000 lbs Typical Boat Length
RIBs (Mechanical)
Up to 7.7m (25ft)
RIBs (Hydraulic)
Up to 9.0m (30ft)
Outboard (Mechanical)
Up to 7.7m (25ft)
Outboard (Hydraulic)
Up to 9.0m (30ft)
Power Assisted
Up to 10.7m (35ft)
Sport Drive Selection Chart
TheSPX-5coursecomputer,the‘brains’
of the Wheel Drive Pilot.