Furuno NavPilot 711C/OB-HM f/Yamaha HelmMaster
Furuno NavPilot 711C/OB-HM f/Yamaha HelmMaster — Product description
Discover Seamless Steering with the Furuno NavPilot 711C/OB-HM
Imagine heading out on the water, confident that your boat handles precise course-keeping while you focus on the horizon, fishing lines, or family time. The Furuno NavPilot 711C/OB-HM delivers exactly that for Yamaha HelmMaster setups. This all-in-one autopilot package transforms your outboard-powered vessel into a smart navigator, adapting to real-world conditions like changing winds, currents, and your boat's unique handling traits.
Built for serious boaters who demand reliability, this system stands out by learning from every trip. It fine-tunes rudder response, compensates for waves, and minimizes wear on your steering gear—all without constant manual tweaks. Whether you're trolling for trophy fish or cruising long distances, it keeps you on track effortlessly.
Complete Kit Tailored for Yamaha HelmMaster Integration
Everything you need arrives in one box, ready to connect to your existing Yamaha HelmMaster system. No hunting for missing cables or adapters—this kit ensures plug-and-play simplicity.
- NavPilot 711C Control Unit: Vibrant color display that's readable in blazing sun or pitch-black nights.
- FAP7002 Processor Unit: The brain handling adaptive algorithms and precise commands.
- PG700 Heading Sensor (NMEA 2000): Accurate orientation data for rock-solid navigation.
- FAP6310 Yamaha HelmMaster Interface Kit: Seamless gateway for full compatibility.
- Two NMEA2000 T-Connectors (AIR-052-531): Essential for clean network wiring.
- Installation Documents: Step-by-step guides specific to this Yamaha-optimized pack.
Pro tip: Pair it with Furuno's sonar or radar for game-changing features like automated target circling—more on that below.
Standout Features That Set It Apart on the Water
Self-Learning Adaptive Steering
Unlike basic autopilots that follow rigid settings, this one evolves with your boat. It monitors speed variations, trim angles, water depth effects, and weather shifts, storing data for smarter performance on future runs. Dockside calibration takes minutes, then it self-optimizes voyage after voyage.
Sunlight-Readable Color Display
The 711C's graphic interface shines in any light. Day mode cuts glare for clear charts and headings; night mode preserves your vision with soft glows. Intuitive controls let you adjust on the fly without squinting.
Optional SAFE HELM and POWER ASSIST for Effortless Control
Enhance any manual helm with these modes (requires FPS8 module and HRP pump). SAFE HELM links autopilot directly to hydraulics for safe, responsive steering. POWER ASSIST adds variable power based on speed, slashing effort during tight maneuvers or rough seas. It's like having an extra crew member at the wheel, without added engine strain.
FishHunter Mode: Your Secret Weapon for Angling
Spot a school on sonar or birds on radar? Feed the coordinates, select a pattern—square, zigzag, orbit, spiral, or figure-8—and watch it circle at your chosen radius. Perfect for holding position over structure or even Man Overboard recovery. Anglers rave about how it turns hunches into hookups.
Fantum Feedback for Simplified Outboard Installs
No clunky rudder sensors needed. Software simulates feedback for sterndrives and outboards, streamlining setup and boosting precision.
Why It Excels with Yamaha HelmMaster
This pack's dedicated interface kit bridges perfectly with Yamaha's digital controls, syncing throttle, shift, and steering. Enjoy precise station-keeping at docks, low-speed tracking in no-wake zones, or high-speed efficiency on open water. NMEA 2000 compatibility extends to NavNet chartplotters, FI-50 gauges, and more for a unified helm setup.
Boaters report fewer corrections needed compared to legacy systems, with smoother rides that save fuel and reduce fatigue on multi-day trips.
Real-World Tips for Peak Performance
Start with a calm-water sea trial to let the adaptive learning kick in. Mount the control unit at eye level for quick glances. Integrate with multifunction displays for overlaid autopilot data on radar sweeps or fish finder screens. Regular firmware checks keep it cutting-edge, as Furuno pushes updates for evolving marine tech.
"Switched from manual steering—now I fish instead of fight the wheel. Game-changer for offshore runs."
—Satisfied Yamaha owner
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the NavPilot 711C/OB-HM ideal for Yamaha HelmMaster boats?
The included FAP6310 interface kit provides direct compatibility, enabling precise control over throttle, shift, and steering without extra hardware hassles.
Does this system require a separate rudder feedback sensor?
No, Fantum Feedback software handles it virtually for outboards and sterndrives, simplifying installation and improving response.
How does FishHunter mode work?
Link a fish mark from sonar or bird from radar; choose a maneuver like orbit or spiral at set distances to stay locked on targets—or use for MOB scenarios.
Can I add SAFE HELM or POWER ASSIST later?
Yes, but installing the FPS8 module upfront avoids hydraulic re-plumbing. These modes link autopilot to manual helms for assisted steering.
Is the display visible in bright sunlight?
Absolutely—the color day/night graphics optimize for harsh sun, ensuring clear readability without eye strain.
What networks does it support?
Full NMEA 2000 integration for easy connections to Furuno NavNet, instruments, and Yamaha systems.
How does the self-learning feature benefit long-term use?
It continuously adapts to your vessel's speed, trim, tides, and winds, storing data for increasingly accurate steering over time.
NavPilot 711C/OB-HM for Yamaha HelmMaster
The NavPilot 711C/OB-HM is a complete NavPilot 711C/OB system with all of the necessary components, cables and gateways to connect to a Yamaha Helm Master system (not included).
Includes:
- NavPilot 711C Control Unit
- FAP7002 Processor Unit
- PG700 Heading Sensor, NMEA 2000
- FAP6310 YAMAHA HelmMaster Interface KIT NP 700/711
- AIR-052-531 x 2 NMEA2000 T-Connector, Female/Female/Male
- DOC-711-YHM NavPilot 711C/OB-HM Document
Kick back, relax and let NavPilot steer you to your destination!
Furuno's NavPilot is a revolutionary autopilot with a sunlight viewable display designed for a variety of vessels. It utilizes a self-learning and adaptive software algorithm, and plays the ultimate role in course-keeping capability. NavPilot dynamically adjusts essential parameters during navigation, such as vessel speed, trim, draught, tide and wind effects, dead band, weather and more. These parameters are stored in system memory and continuously optimized to make the NavPilot more versatile.
The NavPilot 711C features a color day/night graphic display, offering much better sunlight viewability during the day while not affecting your night vision when the sun goes down.
Self-learning and adaptive software
From the first dock-side setup through the last voyage you made, NavPilot continues to learn your vessel's steering characteristics, allowing for real-time, dynamic adjustments to make the boat's steering more accurate.
SAFE HELM and POWER ASSIST features provide Efficient and Effective Helm Steering Control
The optional SAFE HELM and POWER ASSIST features provide a unique interface to the vessel's hydraulic hand steering system, providing unrivaled comfort and control of steering directly from any manual helm on the vessel. These two modes greatly reduce steering effort and enhance the safety of your autopilot.
The POWER ASSIST mode incorporates the SAFE HELM concept and provides speed-based, power assisted steering, which greatly reduces manual helm effort in maneuvering situations. POWER ASSIST is a unique helm-activated assisted steering feature that can augment or replace separate electric and power-robbing, engine-driven power steering systems on many vessels. POWER ASSIST reduces steering system complexity and costs while increasing economy.
SAFE HELM and POWER ASSIST modes will require the optional FPS8 Power Steering Module and an appropriate HRP Pumpset.
If you are interested in utilizing the SAFE HELM and POWER ASSIST features, it is highly recommend that, when installing the NavPilot 700 Series Autopilot, the optional FPS8 Power Steering Module is purchased and installed at the same time. This will eliminate the need to re-plumb the hydraulic system and run additional connection cables in the future.
FishHunter mode
FishHunter mode is a unique feature of Furuno's NavPilot series. Find a fish target with your Furuno sonar/sounder or bird target with your Furuno radar and feed it to the NavPilot The NavPilot will activate the FishHunter mode to perform square, zigzag, circle, orbit, spiral or figure-eight maneuvers around the specified target at a user selected distance. This feature can also be used for Man Overboard (MOB).
Furuno's new NavPilot series is designed to match the NavNet 3D, FI-50 Instrument series and other navigation equipment. The Plug and Play CAN bus interface allows for easy installation and exceptional interface ability.
Furuno NAVPILOT711C Color
For Yamaha HelmMaster
Model: NAVPILOT 711C/OB-HMThe NavPilot 711C/OB-HM is a complete NavPilot 711C/OB system with all of the necessary components, cables and gateways to connect to a Yamaha Helm Master system (not included).
FishHunter mode is a unique feature of FURUNO’s NavPilot series. Find a fish target with your FURUNO sonar/sounder or bird target with your FURUNO radar and feed it to the NavPilot The NavPilot will activate the FishHunter mode to perform square, zigzag, circle, orbit, spiral or figure-eight maneuvers around the specified target at a user selected distance. This feature can also be used for Man Overboard (MOB).
With Fantum Feedback, NAVpilot outboard/sterndrive installations no longer require use of a physical rudder feedback unit. NAVpilot software clears the path to a simplified installation, while also delivering enhanced steering control.
Specifications| NavPilot 711C/OB | Yamaha HelmMaster Pack |
NavPilot 711C/OB-HM for Yamaha HelmMaster NavPilot 711C/OB-HM is a complete NavPilot 711C/OB system with all the necessary components, cables and gateways to connect to the Yamaha Helm Master system...
SKU: NVN-83555
MPN: NAVPILOT 711C/OB-HM
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Technical specifications
| Brand | Furuno |
| Model | Furuno NavPilot 711C/OB-HM f/Yamaha HelmMaster |
| SKU / MFR# | 83555 |
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