Simple, powerful and reliable designs for steer-to-heading and steer-to-GPS piloting.
The Simrad AP12 and AP14 range of autopilots presents two of the best value packages for power, reliability and performance you can buy. The AP12 range comes with a low profile compact fixed surface-mounted control head with simple no-nonsense key presses and LED indication while the AP14 range comes with a portable handheld control head with an LCD display for heading and navigation information. Both pilots use the same superbly designed course computer for the hydraulic versions (AP12H & AP14H) and built-in microprocessor technology directly into the sophisticated Rotary drive for the cable steered versions (AP12R & AP14R). Fluxgate compass technology is used to maintain the course accuracy that is necessary on today's high speed powerboats. These pilots are ideal for single or twin engine outboard, inboard or sterndrive powered boats - up to around 30 feet in length for push-pull cable or hydraulically steered boats.

The design of the AP12/AP14 control keypad is rated as one of the best there is. It has a single auto/standby key to engage/disengage the pilot. Right and left buttons give 1° - 10° course adjustments. If you suddenly need to take urgent avoiding action use the dodge facility or simply press the Standby/Auto key and take over hand steering.

Steer a Heading

With the boat on the desired heading, a single press of the Auto/Standby key engages the autopilot to hold that course. It couldn't be simpler. Adjustments can be made with the right and left keys.

Steer-to-GPS

Linked to your GPS, a single press of the Nav key tells the AP12 or AP14 to take its commands from your GPS, and follow a path to the next waypoint.

Dependable Performance

Both these autopilots are built to Simrad's stringent requirements of tough, weatherproof reliability and powerful, accurate performance.

Automatic Fine-Tuning

Different sea states and boat speeds require different degrees of helm to hold a course. The AP12 and AP14 both have an electronic "intelligence" that automatically adjusts their steering action accordingly.

Additional Control Units

With either the AP12 or AP14 you can fit up to two additional control units, fixed or handheld, to give full autopilot control wherever you choose around your boat.

For Cable Steering - AP12R and AP14R

For cable steered boats up to 30 ft. the wheel-drive versions of the AP12 and AP14 are very quick and easy to install. The drive unit simply fits in place of the steering unit behind the helm console. Compatible with the majority of Teleflex®/Morse® steering systems, it's extremely neat, and much more secure and better protected from the weather than an externally-mounted wheel pilot.

For Hydraulic Steering - AP12H and AP14H

The hydraulic drive versions of the AP12 and AP14 are designed for inboard hydraulic steering systems, ram capacity 5.4 - 15.25 Cu.in. (90cc-150cc), as well as for boats with hydraulically steered outboards and sterndrives.

Two Year Warranty

As proof of Simrad's confidence in the quality and performance of its autopilots, the AP12 and AP14 are offered with a two year comprehensive warranty, supported throughout the world by the international network of Simrad sales and service centers.

 

System contains: Waterproof Simrad Fixed Mount

Controller with pushbutton control and 8m

cable, heading sensor with 8m cable,

rotary drive with built-in course computer and 2m

cable. Operates on 12VDC.