This complete autopilot pack includes everything you need
to upgrade your boat with a Simrad Continuum autopilot system. Set your
heading and access advanced pilot modes with the intuitive AP44 Autopilot
Controller, featuring a 4.1-inch full colour display and rotary control dial.
Designed for hydraulic-steered outboard and sterndrive vessels up to ten
metres (35 feet) in length, this medium-capacity pack also includes an RPU-80
hydraulic steering pump, NAC-2 autopilot computer, Precision-9 solid-state
compass, plus all necessary NMEA 2000 cables and connectors.
Key Features
- Everything you need to build a Simrad autopilot system
- Ideal for outboard and I/O boats up to 10 metres (35 feet)
- Easy setup with automatic tuning and compass calibration
- Virtual Rudder Feedback eliminates the need to install a mechanical
rudder feedback unit
- Simrad RF25N Rudder Feedback is Optional
- Includes the AP44 autopilot controller with optically bonded 4.1-inch
colour display and intuitive controls
- Automated turn patterns for fuel-efficient, hands-free manoeuvres
- No Drift steering holds your course against wind and tide (with optional
GPS receiver)
- Depth contour tracking makes it easy to fish ledges and drop-offs (with
optional depth transducer)
- Includes the RPU-80 reversible hydraulic pump (for cylinder displacement
of 80-250 cm
3)
- Includes the NAC-2 autopilot computer
- Includes the Precision-9 solid-state compass for accurate heading data
thats automatically fine-tuned as you travel
- Includes all required NMEA 2000 network connectors and cables
Complete Medium-Capacity System Pack
This complete pack includes everything you need to build a Simrad autopilot
system for hydraulic-steered outboard and sterndrive (I/O) boats up to 10 metres
(35 feet). The RPU-80 reversible hydraulic pump handles cylinder displacement of
80-250 cm
3, and is driven by the NAC-2 autopilot computer. This pack
also includes the Simrad Precision-9 solid-state compass, plus all cabling and
connectors required to build an NMEA 2000 network backbone or connect your
autopilot system to an existing NMEA 2000 network.
Easy Installation and Setup
Autopilot installation and commissioning doesnt have to be difficult or time
consuming. The AP44 offers automatic tuning to ensure optimal auto-steering
performance, with a simple on-screen commissioning process including dockside
configuration and sea trial. Automatic compass calibration improves heading
accuracy as you travel, using data gathered by the Simrad Precision-9s internal
array of solid-state sensors.
Virtual Rudder Feedback
Simrad Virtual Rudder Feedback (VRF) technology eliminates the need to
install a mechanical rudder feedback unit aboard outboard and sterndrive
(inboard/outboard) boats. VRF technology greatly simplifies autopilot
installation while delivering uncompromising Simrad Continuum steering
performance.
AP44 Autopilot Controller
The AP44 Autopilot Controller features a full colour display, intuitive
rotary dial and button controls, and modern glass helm styling. Free your hands
from the wheel, cruise in comfort, and discover new ways to search for fish;
this dedicated controller offers easy access to automated turn patterns, No
Drift steering, depth contour tracking, and other advanced pilot features.
Connect your chartplotter to add waypoint and route navigation, and enjoy full
autopilot control from compatible Simrad displays.
Automated Turn Patterns
Your Simrad autopilot can do much more than keep you on course. The AP44
gives you easy access to a range of built-in turn patterns designed to assist
with fishing, diving, or just making a quick and efficient U-turn. Choose a
turn, select port or starboard, and youre away. For more control, customise your
turn pattern to execute complex spirals, zigzags, and other useful manoeuvres.
No Drift Steering
No Drift mode integrates GPS navigation with auto-steering, using your
position to counteract the effects of wind and tide. This lets you maintain a
straight track over ground on your current heading, without having to manually
set a waypoint or route. To unlock this powerful feature, simply combine your
AP44 autopilot system with an NMEA 2000 connected GPS receiver or compatible
Simrad chartplotter.
Depth Contour Tracking
Network your AP44 autopilot system with a compatible echosounder module to
enable depth contour tracking. In this mode, the AP44 will auto-steer to
maintain a constant depth of water beneath your boat perfect for following depth
contours while fishing or cruising, without having to define complex
multi-waypoint routes.
Simrad Precision-9 Compass
The Precision-9 Compass supplies accurate heading and rate-of-turn
information to your autopilot and other onboard systems over an NMEA 2000
connection. Heading is determined by an internal array of solid-state sensors
that constantly measure motion and orientation on nine axes. The Precision-9s
solid state technology is not only accurate and precise, but also exremely
reliable with no internal moving parts. An easily adjustable mounting bracket
and single-cable connection allow simple installation aboard any vessel,
including up-mast mounting suitable for interference-free operation with steel
hulls.
Complete Medium-Capacity System Pack
This complete pack includes everything you need to build a Simrad autopilot
system for hydraulic-steered outboard and sterndrive (I/O) boats up to 10 metres
(35 feet). The RPU-80 reversible hydraulic pump handles cylinder displacement of
80-250 cm
3, and is driven by the NAC-2 autopilot computer. This pack
also includes the Simrad Precision-9 solid-state compass, plus all cabling and
connectors required to build an NMEA 2000 network backbone or connect your
autopilot system to an existing NMEA 2000 network.
Easy Installation and Setup
Autopilot installation and commissioning doesnt have to be difficult or time
consuming. The AP44 offers automatic tuning to ensure optimal auto-steering
performance, with a simple on-screen commissioning process including dockside
configuration and sea trial. Automatic compass calibration improves heading
accuracy as you travel, using data gathered by the Simrad Precision-9s internal
array of solid-state sensors.
Virtual Rudder Feedback
Simrad Virtual Rudder Feedback (VRF) technology eliminates the need to
install a mechanical rudder feedback unit aboard outboard and sterndrive
(inboard/outboard) boats. VRF technology greatly simplifies autopilot
installation while delivering uncompromising Simrad Continuum steering
performance.
AP44 Autopilot Controller
The AP44 Autopilot Controller features a full colour display, intuitive
rotary dial and button controls, and modern glass helm styling. Free your hands
from the wheel, cruise in comfort, and discover new ways to search for fish;
this dedicated controller offers easy access to automated turn patterns, No
Drift steering, depth contour tracking, and other advanced pilot features.
Connect your chartplotter to add waypoint and route navigation, and enjoy full
autopilot control from compatible Simrad displays.
Automated Turn Patterns
Your Simrad autopilot can do much more than keep you on course. The AP44
gives you easy access to a range of built-in turn patterns designed to assist
with fishing, diving, or just making a quick and efficient U-turn. Choose a
turn, select port or starboard, and youre away. For more control, customise your
turn pattern to execute complex spirals, zigzags, and other useful manoeuvres.
No Drift Steering
No Drift mode integrates GPS navigation with auto-steering, using your
position to counteract the effects of wind and tide. This lets you maintain a
straight track over ground on your current heading, without having to manually
set a waypoint or route. To unlock this powerful feature, simply combine your
AP44 autopilot system with an NMEA 2000 connected GPS receiver or compatible
Simrad chartplotter.
Depth Contour Tracking
Network your AP44 autopilot system with a compatible echosounder module to
enable depth contour tracking. In this mode, the AP44 will auto-steer to
maintain a constant depth of water beneath your boat perfect for following depth
contours while fishing or cruising, without having to define complex
multi-waypoint routes.
Simrad Precision-9 Compass
The Precision-9 Compass supplies accurate heading and rate-of-turn
information to your autopilot and other onboard systems over an NMEA 2000
connection. Heading is determined by an internal array of solid-state sensors
that constantly measure motion and orientation on nine axes. The Precision-9s
solid state technology is not only accurate and precise, but also exremely
reliable with no internal moving parts. An easily adjustable mounting bracket
and single-cable connection allow simple installation aboard any vessel,
including up-mast mounting suitable for interference-free operation with steel
hulls.
Simrad AP44 Autopilot Controller
The AP44 Autopilot Controller combines Simrad Continuum
steering technology with a full colour display, intuitive rotary dial and
button controls, and modern glass helm styling. Free your hands from the
wheel, cruise in comfort, and discover new ways to search for fish; this
dedicated controller offers easy access to automated turn patterns, No Drift
steering, depth contour tracking, and other advanced pilot features. Connect
your chartplotter to add waypoint and route navigation, and enjoy full
autopilot control from compatible Simrad displays.
Key Features
- Optically bonded 4.1-inch colour display
- Ultra wide 170-degree viewing angle
- Simrad Continuum steering technology
- Intuitive autopilot control with simple menus and waterproof silicon
keys
- Quick and easy rotary-dial course adjustment
- Automated turn patterns for fuel-efficient, hands-free manoeuvres
- No Drift steering holds your course against wind and tide
- Depth contour tracking makes it easy to fish ledges and drop-offs
- Easy setup with auto tuning and calibration
- Low-profile glass helm design
- Low power consumption
- Certified NMEA 2000 connectivity
Optically bonded 4.1-inch colour display
Visibility of heading, course and status information is essential when
relying on your autopilot. The AP44 achieves this through a full-colour
graphical display that allows for clear presentation of autopilot data and
intuitive on-screen menus.
To ensure optimal visibility in all conditions, the AP44s LCD panel is
optically bonded to its protective glass covering eliminating the possibility of
condensation or fogging within the display. Transflective LCD technology makes
use of reflected sunlight to brighten rather than obscure the screen, delivering
superior day-time visibility and lower power consumption compared to traditional
backlit displays.
Intuitive autopilot control
The point of a dedicated autopilot controller is to enable immediate access
to auto-steering functionality, placing key controls within easy reach. Designed
with that purpose in mind, the AP44 includes an intuitive interface with just
four buttons and a push-to-enter rotary control dial. The rotary controller lets
you make both large and small course adjustments with speed and precision, while
also making it easy to select on-screen menu options without repeated
button-presses.
Simrad Continuum steering technology
Every Simrad steering innovation builds upon a legacy encompassing over sixty
years of autopilot development, which continues today at Simrad Yachtings
autopilot research hub in Norway. This legacy is exemplified by the Continuum
algorithm: the software that drives Simrad steering technology. Continuum brings
all those years of research and on-water experience to your helm, for a smart
pilot you can trust to take the wheel. Simrad autopilot solutions are available
for a wide range of applications, from the smallest recreational boats up to
large commercial vessels.
Automated turn patterns
Your Simrad autopilot can do much more than keep you on course. The AP44
gives you easy access to a range of built-in turn patterns designed to assist
with fishing, diving, or just making a quick and efficient U-turn. Choose a
turn, select port or starboard, and youre away. For more control, customise your
turn pattern to execute complex spirals, zigzags, and other useful manoeuvres.
No Drift steering
No Drift mode integrates GPS navigation with auto-steering, using your
position to counteract the effects of wind and tide. This lets you maintain a
straight track over ground on your current heading, without having to manually
set a waypoint or route. To unlock this powerful feature, simply combine the
AP44 with an NMEA 2000 connected GPS receiver or compatible Simrad chartplotter.
Depth contour tracking
Network your AP44 autopilot system with a compatible echosounder module to
enable depth contour tracking. In this mode, the AP44 will auto-steer to
maintain a constant depth of water beneath your boat perfect for following depth
contours while fishing or cruising, without having to define complex
multi-waypoint routes.
Easy setup with auto tuning
Autopilot installation and commissioning doesnt have to be difficult or time
consuming. The AP44 offers automatic tuning to ensure optimal auto-steering
performance, with a simple on-screen commissioning process including dockside
configuration and sea trial. Automatic compass calibration is available with the
Simrad Precision-9 solid-state compass, further simplifying autopilot setup
while ensuring heading accuracy.
Low-profile Glass Helm design
Designed to complement Simrad glass helm displays, instruments, and
controllers, the AP44 features modern styling with a low surface-mount profile
of just eight millimetres. A compact overall footprint enables mounting almost
anywhere, while a large display ensures maximum visibility and ease of use.
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In the Box
- AP44 Display
- NAC-2 Processor
- Precision 9 Compass
- Pump-2 Pumpset
- N2K Power cable
- N2K Terminator kit
- Installation hardware
- Documentation
