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ST60 Tridata Instrument Owner’s Manual
The SportPilot can also be operated away from the steering station, using a hand-
held remote control or a Raymarine fixed control unit.
The SportPilot is designed to be owner installed, and most of the necessary tools
are supplied.
SportPilot and SportPilot Plus specifications
There are two versions of the SportPilot: the SportPilot and the SportPilot Plus. It
is vital to use the appropriate pilot for your boat. The SportPilot will not perform
effectively if you exceed the following boat compatibility specifications.
General specifications
Nominal supply voltage:
12 V DC
Dimensions:
Height: 220 mm (8.7 in)
Width: 238.5 mm (9.4 in) including stalk
137.5 mm (5.4 in) excluding stalk
Depth: 100.5 mm (4.0 in)
Heading reference:
Raymarine fluxgate compass
Operating modes:
• Standby (autopilot not active)
• Auto (autopilot operating): with five settings to
control autopilot rudder gain.
• Navigation (Track) mode: autopilot following
waypoints received from navigator.
Inputs/Outputs:
Compass, Rudder Position Sensor, Power/
NMEA 0183, SeaTalk
Steering shaft size:
19 mm (
3
/
4
in) and 25 mm (1in) tapered
SportPilot – boat compatibility
Maximum displacement:
2000 kg (4400 lbs) manual cable steering
3500 kg (7700 lbs) manual hydraulic steering
3500 kg (7700 lbs) servo hydraulic steering
Maximum wheel diameter:
(depending on weight)
54 cm (21 in) wooden
46 cm (18 in) metal
SportPilot Plus – boat compatibility
The SportPilot Plus has a more powerful motor designed specifically for boats
where the autopilot is used for hours at a time on a daily basis.
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