Invented by Autohelm in 1973, tiller pilots have consistently been the world's most popular pilot ever since, setting the standard for performance, reliability and ease of use. Advanced features are standard. AutoTack lets you handle the sheets, while the pilot tacks the boat and AutoSeastate intelligently keeps the boat on course while conserving power. Whether used as a stand-alone pilot or with a SeaTalk/NMEA GPS, the clear backlit LCD and 6-button keypad make these pilots safe and easy to use.

Specifications

• Powerful and efficient drive unit housed in a waterproof case
• Easy-to-use controls
• Backlit LCD confirms current and locked heading, plus wind and navigational data when connected to a system
• Autotack
• Efficient, intelligent steering for optimum power conservation
• Manual and autoseastate, autotrim
• User adjustable settings and alarms
• Optional remote control and external compass
• Backlit LCD display of heading, locked course and navigational information
• User calibration for optimum performance
• WindTrim control in WindTrim mode
• Automatic compass deviation correction
• Northerly/Southerly heading compensation
• Automatic heading deadband - seastate control
• Automatic tack
• Waypoint advance feature
• Integral fluxgate compass
• Drive mechanism re-circulating ball drive
• Drive unit thrust torque 77 kg (170 lb)
• Helm speed (lock to lock) 4.5 seconds
• Interfaces SeaTalk and NMEA 0183 Input
• Maximum boat 4,500 kg (10,000 lb)
• Operating temperature 0 C to +70 C (32 F to 158 F)
• Power Consumption Standby: 40 mA (90 mA with full lighting) Auto: 0.5 A to 1.5 A depending on boat trim,helm load and sailing conditions
• Power supply 10 V to 15 V DC