Simrad AP44 VRF Autopilot Pack Medium Capacity | by West Marine

This complete autopilot pack includes everything you need to upgrade your outboard or sterndrive up to 35' with a Simrad Continuum autopilot system. Set your heading and access advanced pilot modes with the intuitive AP44 Autopilot Controller, featuring a 4.1" diagonal full color display and rotary control dial. Designed for hydraulic-steered outboard and sterndrive vessels up to 35' 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. The NAC Autopilot Computer is the brains behind your Simrad autopilot system. It contains the electronics needed to operate a hydraulic steering pump or mechanical drive unit, while also interfacing with other components including heading sensors and rudder feedback units. The NAC-2 was designed for boats up to 35' in length and is suitable for low-current pumps, mechanical drive units, or solenoid valves (eight amps continuous/16 amps peak). Key Features Reliable autopilot performance based on Simrad Continuum steering technology Output of 8 amps continuous, 16 amps peak Clutch output (3 amps maximum) Compatible with low-current drive pumps, mechanical drives, hydraulic linear drives, and solenoid valves Virtual rudder feedback for simplified installation aboard outboard and sterndrive (inboard/outboard) boats Supports Simrad RF25 only, not RF300 Plug-and-play connectors for easy installation NMEA 2000 connectivity to heading sensors, rudder feedbacks, dedicated autopilot controllers, and multifunction displays no NMEA 0183 Auto Pilot Guide | Simrad AP44 VRF Autopilot Pack Medium Capacity | by West Marine