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Autopilots
smartpilot inboarD autopilot systems
Next to choosing the boat itself, choosing the right
autopilot can be one of the most important decisions
a boat owner has to make. With a vast array of
autopilot models and configurations to choose from,
selecting the right autopilot can seem like a daunting
task. The following pages are designed to help you
choose the right Raymarine SmartPilot system for
your boat.
An inboard autopilot system consists of three
elements:
Autopilot Control Head
This is the display unit you use to control your
autopilot system. Raymarine offers a number of
options, including multiple control heads, as well as
full-function remotes and joystick controls.
Course Computer
The course computer is the central intelligence hub
of the autopilot system, linking the autopilot control
head to the drive unit.
Every SPX system – from the largest SPX-30 to the
entry-level SPX-5 – comes with a rate gyro to provide
the best possible performance.
SPX uses Advanced Steering Technology (AST),
which intelligently monitors the yaw of the vessel
and actually anticipates course changes as well as
ensuring razor-sharp course keeping.
SPX features Raymarine’s proven AutoLearn function,
so the pilot automatically understands the vessel’s
steering characteristics, simplifying calibration and
allowing the vessel to constantly adapt to changing
sea conditions.
Smart Rudder Sense™
SPX is enabled with Smart Rudder Sense
TM
technology
allowing precise steering without the use of a rudder
feedback sensor. This innovative feature is ideal for
outboard engines and installations that can not fit a
rudder sensor.
Drive Unit
The drive unit is the part that interfaces with your
vessel's steering system to keep you on the right
course. Raymarine has a broad range of drive units to
match almost any type of steering system.
Over the next few pages, we'll explain the
factors to consider when choosing each of
these parts of your system.
Corepack consisting of: course computer,
fluxgate compass and cabling (Rudder
Reference Transducer included with SPX-30
and SPX-SOL corepacks).