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Autopilots
Know your boat and your steering system
The first step in selecting a Raymarine autopilot is to choose the proper
autopilot drive unit for your vessel. Raymarine autopilot drive units are
available in an array of sizes and configurations to accommodate various
steering types and vessel displacements.
What type of steering system do you have?
To select an autopilot correctly, you will need to find out what type of
steering system is installed on your vessel. This may involve opening
a few hatches and looking at the gear, or this can be a simple case of
consulting your boat dealer or steering manufacturer.
Raymarine SmartPilot systems accommodate hydraulic, mechanical and
power assisted stern drive systems. If you are not sure how to determine
what type of steering system is installed on your vessel, please consult
an authorised Raymarine dealer. Raymarine dealers are well-skilled and
have been Raymarine trained to evaluate and assist you in selecting the
right autopilot for your boat.
step 1.0 Drive unit selection
HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEMS
DRIVE TYPE TYPE 0.5 TYPE 1 TYPE 2 TYPE 3
Vessel displacement Not applicable for hydraulic steering as the drive unit is matched to the ram capacity of the steering system
Ram capacity 50–110cc 80–230cc 230–350cc 350–500cc
Maximum stall pressure at 12V 50 bar 50 bar 100 bar 80 bar
Peak flow rate (no load) 650 cc/min 1000cc/min 2000cc/min 2900cc/min
Course computer used SPX-10 SPX-10 SPX-30 SPX-30
•Insomesystemswithdualsteeringramsinparallel,cylindercapacityisthetotalofbothrams,ramsinseriesonlyrequiresinglecapacityvalve.
•Hydraulicsteeringsystemswithsteeringramsover500ccrequireourlargerconstantrunninghydraulicpumpusedinconjunctionwithS3orS3GandSPX-SOLcoursecomputers–contactRaymarine
for details.
•AnauthorisedRaymarinedealerisbestsuitedtoinstallingahydraulicautopilotsystem.
•Type0.5suitableforVolvoD4Sterndriveapplications.
Raymarine SmartPilots connect to hydraulic steering systems using a
rugged hydraulic pump matched to the capacity of the hydraulic steering
system. To match a Raymarine SmartPilot hydraulic pump to your
vessel you need to know the size (in cc) of the hydraulic cylinder ram(s)
that is mounted to the rudder on inboard engined boats, or mounted
to the drive unit on outboard engined boats. Your steering system
documentation will have this information. Alternatively, you can look on
the cylinder ram itself for the brand and model number. Once you know
the model number, visit our website (www.raymarine.co.uk) and
access our hydraulic cylinder ram cross-reference guide to determine
which hydraulic autopilot pump is compatible with your vessel's
hydraulic steering system.
Raymarine autopilot hydraulic pumps are available in several sizes to
accommodate the broad range of steering cylinder capacities. The table
below shows the capacity of each Raymarine hydraulic autopilot pump
when used with the corresponding SmartPilot course computers.
step 1.1 hyDraulic steering systems
Installation. We recommend that you consult a Raymarine approved dealer
who can specify, install and commission the correct Raymarine system for your
boat. An approved installation also carries our full worldwide 2 year warranty.
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