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.
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including Di-n-hexyl Phthalate (DnHP)
which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm, and
Vinyl Chloride which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For
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