Specifications

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SmartPilot Inboard Autopilots
Adding a Raymarine autopilot system to your vessel is one of the smartest choices you can make
. In addition to the convenience it offers on long passages,
today's autopilot systems offer you signifi cant economic advantages too. Raymarine SmartPilot systems save both time and fuel by steering the straightest
course possible. Integration with optional wind, speed and heading sensors allow the autopilot to compensate for the effects of winds and currents
automatically.
What is the size of your boat and its displacement? Always
take the fully laden displacement weight of your vessel into account, this is
often 20% above the designed displacement.
What steering system do you have? You will need to fi nd 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.
If your system is hydraulic. You'll need to fi nd out the size (in cc) of
the hydraulic cylinder ram(s) 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.
Not sure what steering system is installed on your vessel?
Please consult an authorised Raymarine dealer. Raymarine dealers are
highly-skilled and have been Raymarine-trained to evaluate and assist you
in selecting the right autopilot for your boat.
1: Know Your Boat
2: Make contact with your Raymarine Dealer
Once you have gathered all the relevant information pertaining to your
boat and its drive system, consult your local Raymarine dealer to determine
the best Drive Unit, Course Computer and Control Head combination for
your vessel.
Please see points 3, 4 and 5 for drive unit selection, course computer
matching and choosing a control head.
3: Drive Unit Selection
The drive unit 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 and vessel displacements (see table).
Raymarine SmartPilot systems accommodate hydraulic, mechanical and
power assisted stern drive systems.
Hydraulic steering
Raymarine SmartPilots connect to hydraulic steering systems using rugged
hydraulic pumps matched to the capacity of the hydraulic steering system.
Mechanical steering
Raymarine SmartPilot drive units for mechanical steering systems are
available in following confi gurations:
linear hydraulic linear rotary
The course computer is the centr
al intelligence hub of the autopilot system,
linking the autopilot control head to the drive unit. Features include:
Rate Gyro. Every Raymarine SPX system comes with a rate gyro to
provide the best possible performance.
Advanced Steering Technology (AST). Intelligently monitors vessel
yaw and anticipates course changes as well as ensuring razor-sharp course
keeping.
AutoLearn. Automatically understands the vessel’s steering
characteristics, simplifying calibration and allowing the vessel to constantly
adapt to changing sea conditions.
4: Course Computer Matching
Drive Units
RAM Capacity (cc)
(Hydraulic)
V
essel
Displacement
(kg)
Type 0.5L Hydraulic Pump 50-110
Type 1 Hydraulic Pump 80-230
Type 1 Mechanical Rotary / Linear Drives 11,000
Type 1 Universal Stern Drives
Type 2 Hydraulic Pump 230-350
Type 3 Hydraulic Pump 350-500
Type 2 Hydraulic Linear 22,000
Type 3 Hydraulic Linear 35,000
Type 2 Short Mechanical Linear Drives 15,000
Type 2 Long Mechanical Linear Drives 20,000
Type 2 Mechanical Rotary Drives 20,000
Solenoid Drive Units
Volvo Penta IPS Drive Systems
ZF Saildrive Systems
NMEA2000 Steer-by-Wire CAN Based Systems
Telefl ex Optimus
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