Simrad's autopilot buyer's guide covers control options, steering systems, accessories, and installation packages for recreational vessels from 18 to 100 feet.
Simrad autopilots can steer cable-steered, power-assisted, hydraulic-assisted, solenoid, or electronic steering systems on recreational vessels from 18 to 100 feet. The guide highlights benefits such as NoDrift steering, depth-contour following, and integration with Simrad multifunction displays including the NSS and NSO series.
Buyers choose among dedicated autopilot displays such as the AP24 and AP28, integrated navigation systems such as NSO evo2 and NSS evo2, and controllers including the QS80 QuickStick joystick and OP10 wired remote. Drive packages and accessories are matched to the steering system and boat size, with options for rudder feedback, fluxgate compasses, and GPS compasses.
| Boat length | 18-100 foot |
|---|---|
| Response time | 10-13 secs |
They suit recreational vessels from 18 to 100 feet.
Options include integration with Simrad multifunction chartplotters, standalone autopilot displays, remote steering levers, and QS80 QuickStick joystick control.
The AP28 model includes a rotary dial for easy heading adjustment.