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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 adapts course changes for
optimum performance 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.
A U T O P I L O T S
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