Simrad AP44 VRF Medium Capacity Autopilot Pack
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Simrad AP44 VRF Medium Capacity Autopilot Pack Product Description
Equip your hydraulic-steered outboard or sterndrive boat—up to 10 meters or 35 feet—with reliable hands-free navigation using the Simrad AP44 VRF Medium Capacity Autopilot Pack. This all-in-one solution delivers precise control through advanced Continuum steering algorithms, eliminating the hassle of traditional rudder feedback hardware thanks to innovative Virtual Rudder Feedback technology. Whether you're trolling for fish, cruising long distances, or navigating challenging waters, this pack transforms your helm into a smarter, more efficient command center.
Unlock Effortless Boating with Proven Performance
Imagine setting a course and letting the autopilot handle wind, waves, and current while you focus on the horizon or your fishing lines. The AP44 pack excels in real-world conditions, offering features tailored for everyday boaters and serious anglers alike.
- No Drift Steering: Maintains your heading against crosswinds and tides, keeping you on track without constant adjustments.
- Automated Turn Patterns: Execute perfect circles, spirals, or U-turns for efficient fishing patterns or quick maneuvers.
- Depth Contour Tracking: Follows underwater ledges and drop-offs hands-free, ideal for targeting structure-loving species.
- Compact and Rugged Design: IPX7 waterproof rating ensures durability in harsh marine environments, with a sleek glass-helm aesthetic that fits modern consoles.
Powered by low-energy components, it draws minimal power from your 9-31.2V system, extending battery life on extended trips.
Everything You Need in One Complete Kit
This thoughtfully curated pack removes guesswork from setup, providing all essentials for a fully functional NMEA 2000 autopilot network.
- AP44 Autopilot Controller: Vibrant 4.1-inch color display with rotary dial for intuitive course changes.
- NAC-2 Autopilot Computer: Robust brain handling hydraulic pumps up to 250 cm³ displacement.
- Precision-9 Compass: Solid-state 9-axis sensor for accurate heading, rate-of-turn, roll, and pitch data.
- PUMP-2 MK2 Reversible Hydraulic Pump: Type 1 unit optimized for medium-duty steering.
- Full Cabling and Connectors: NMEA 2000 backbone, power cables, and fittings for seamless integration.
Smart Technology That Adapts to Your Boat
The heart of the system is Simrad's NAC-2 computer, engineered over decades in Norway for vessels up to 10 meters. It interfaces flawlessly with hydraulic drives, using sophisticated algorithms to predict and correct steering inputs. Pair it with the Precision-9's multi-axis sensors for calibration-free accuracy that improves over time—no swing compass needed.
Virtual Rudder Feedback: Installation Revolutionized
Traditional autopilots demand a mechanical rudder sensor, complicating retrofits. VRF leverages GPS and compass fusion to infer rudder position virtually, slashing install time and costs while maintaining pro-level precision.
Seamless Integration and Control
Connect to existing NMEA 2000 networks or build anew. Link with Simrad multifunction displays for waypoint navigation, or use the AP44's standalone interface for quick access to piloting modes. SteadySteer compatibility enhances tracking when paired with NSS or NSO series.
Streamlined Setup for Any Skill Level
Commissioning is a breeze with guided on-screen wizards. Start dockside: mount components (controller at helm, NAC-2 nearby, pump to steering ram, compass bulkhead or mast), connect cables, and power up. Head to sea for auto-tuning, where the system learns your boat's dynamics in minutes. Expect optimal performance with minimal intervention, even on outboards with varying thrust.
Pro Tip: Position the Precision-9 away from magnetic interference (motors, speakers) for best results. Regular firmware updates via NMEA 2000 keep features current.
Real-World Wins for Boaters
For weekend warriors, it means safer solo cruises. Anglers love contour tracking for jigging deep structure without drifting off. Charter captains appreciate fuel-saving straight-line efficiency. In choppy bays or offshore swells, Continuum tech smooths the ride, reducing fatigue on long hauls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What boats is the Simrad AP44 VRF pack suitable for?
It's designed for hydraulic-steered outboards and sterndrives up to 10 meters (35 feet), handling cylinder displacements from 80-250 cm³.
Does this pack require a separate rudder feedback unit?
No, Virtual Rudder Feedback (VRF) uses GPS and compass data to eliminate the need for mechanical feedback, simplifying installation.
How does automatic tuning work?
Follow the on-screen dockside and sea trial process; the NAC-2 analyzes your boat's response to optimize steering parameters automatically.
Can I integrate this with my existing chartplotter?
Yes, NMEA 2000 connectivity allows waypoint following and full control from compatible Simrad, Lowrance, or B&G displays.
What advanced steering modes are available?
Includes No Drift for tide compensation, automated turns (C-turns, spirals), and Depth Contour Tracking for fishing ledges.
Is the Precision-9 compass easy to calibrate?
It features automatic calibration during operation, using 9-axis sensors for continuous accuracy refinement—no manual swings required.
What's the power consumption like?
Efficient design operates on 9-31.2V with low draw, suitable for extended use without draining batteries quickly.
This complete pack includes everything you need to build a Simrad autopilot system for hydraulic-steered outboard and sterndrive (inboard/outboard) boats up to 10 Meter, or 35 Feet. The reversible hydraulic pump handles cylinder displacement of 80 to 250 Cetimeter³, and is driven by the capable NAC-2 autopilot computer. This pack also features 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. Our Virtual Rudder Feedback technology eliminates the need for a mechanical rudder feedback unit aboard many vessels, greatly simplifying installation. The AP44 also offers automatic tuning to ensure optimal auto-steering performance, through a simple on-screen commissioning process that guides you through both dockside configuration and sea trial. Once your autopilot system is up and running, the included Precision-9 heading sensor features automatic compass calibration to continually fine-tune heading accuracy as you go.
Simrad 13291002 Attributes
- Compatibility: Hydraulic-Steered Outboard And Sterndrive Boats Up To 10 Meters
- Dimension: 8.03 Inch Width X 2.24 Inch Depth X 8.15 Inch Height
- Voltage Rating: 9 To 31.2 Volt
Simrad 13291002 Features & Benefits
- Ideal For Outboard And I/O Boats Up To 10 Meters
- Complete Pack Features Everything You Need To Get Started
- Virtual Rudder Feedback Simplifies Installation
- Easy Setup With Automatic Tuning And Compass Calibration
- Features 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
- IPX7 Waterproof
- Limited 1 Year Warranty
Simrad 13291002 Installation Instructions
- AP44_OM_EN_988-11189-004_w.pdf
- AP44_QG_Booklet_988-11194-002_w.pdf
- AP44-IS42-IS42J-Triton2_MT_988-11230-003_w.pdf
- AP44-IS42-Triton2_IG_988-11229-001_w.pdf
Simrad 13291002 Technical Bulletins
AP44 VRF Medium Capacity Autopilot Pack - AP44, NAC-2, Precision 9 & Pump-2 MK2
The AP44 Autopilot Controller combines Simrad Continuum steering technology with a full-color 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 chart plotter to add waypoint and route navigation, and enjoy full autopilot control from compatible Simrad displays.
Features:
- Rotary-dial course adjustment with new intuitive autopilot control
- Optically bonded 4.1-inch color display
- Easy setup with auto-tuning and calibration
- Simrad Continuum steering technology
- Intuitive autopilot control
- Automated turn patterns
- No Drift steering
- Depth contour tracking
- Low-profile 'Glass Helm' design
- Low power consumption
- Certified NMEA 2000® connectivity
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
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.
Simrad Continuum Steering
Every Simrad steering innovation builds upon a legacy encompassing over sixty years of autopilot development, which continues today at Simrad Yachting's autopilot research hub in Norway.
Easy Setup with Auto-Tuning & Calibration
Autopilot installation and commissioning don't 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.
NAC-2
The NAC-2 Autopilot Computer is the brain behind your autopilot system. NAC-2 contains the control algorithms developed to helm a yacht across a broad range of weather conditions and sea-states, alongside the electronics needed to operate a hydraulic 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 10M (33') in length and is suitable for low-current hydraulic drives, mechanical drives, or solenoid valves with a current rating of 8 Amps continuous (12 Amps peak).
Precision-9
The Precision-9 Compass supplies heading and rate-of-turn information to Simrad, B & G, and Lowrance autopilot, radar, and navigation systems. Based on reliable solid-state sensor technology, this compact compass offers easy installation aboard any vessel
PUMP-2 MK2
The PUMP-2 MK2 Type 1 is a reversible hydraulic steering pump for boats up to 35ft.
Unique Selling Points:
- Heading, Rate Of Turn (ROT), roll, and pitch output over NMEA 2000®
- Heading and ROT calculated using sensor data from 9 axes of rotation and motion
- Accurate and reliable solid-state sensor technology
- Heading accuracy after calibration
- Easily adjustable mounting bracket allows bulkhead or up-mast installation
- IPX7 waterproof. Best in class
- Simple installation with a single NMEA 2000® connection
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Simrad AP44M-VRF Medium Capacity Autopilot MKII Pump, SteadySteer Compatible
Model: 000-13291-002UPC: 9420024155165
- Rotary-dial course adjustment with new intuitive autopilot control
- Optically bonded 4.1-inch color display
- Easy setup with auto tuning and calibration
- Simrad Continuum steering technology
- All new intuitive autopilot control
- Automated turn patterns
- No Drift steering
- Depth contour tracking
- Low-profile ‘Glass Helm’ design
- Low power consumption
- Certified NMEA 2000® connectivity
The AP44 Autopilot Controller combines Simrad Continuum steering technology with a full color 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 chart plotter to add waypoint and route navigation, and enjoy full autopilot control from compatible Simrad displays.
The NAC-2 Autopilot Computer is the brains behind your autopilot system. NAC-2 contains the control algorithms developed to helm a yacht across a broad range of weather conditions and sea-states, alongside the electronics needed to operate a hydraulic 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 10 metres (33 feet) in length.
What's in the Box:
- AP44 Autopilot controller
- NAC-2 Autopilot Computer
- PRECISION-9 COMPASS
- N2K-PWR-RD
- TR-120-KIT
- PUMP-2 NKII : 12V DC: 3 x ORB-5 to 9/16 UNF fittings "
- The AP44 Autopilot Controller combines Simrad Continuum steering technology with a full-color display, intuitive rotary dial and button controls, and modern glass.
- This controller is perfect for small to medium vessels with simple navigation needs.
- It features a built-in Precision 9 autopilot that can be used for both heading and depth control.
- The AP44 Autopilot Controller combines Simrad Continuum steering technology with a full-color display, intuitive rotary dial and button controls, and modern glass.
- The AP44 is the perfect solution for vessels up to 24 meters in length.
- The AP44 offers a complete autopilot system that includes the NAC2 Navigator autopilot controller, Precision 9 autopilot control head, and Pump 2 MK2 steering pump.
- The AP44 Autopilot Controller combines Simrad Continuum steering technology with a full-color display, intuitive rotary dial and button controls, and modern glass.
- This autopilot controller is equipped with advanced features for both inshore and offshore sailors, including the ability to control the boat's heading by entering coordinates into the system via GPS or NMEA input.
- The AP44 includes a built-in autopilot course plotter with an easy to use interface.
What is the steering type of the product?
- The AP44 Autopilot Controller combines Simrad Continuum steering technology with a full-color display, intuitive rotary dial and button controls, and modern glass.
- This controller is perfect for small to medium vessels with simple navigation needs.
- It features a built-in Precision 9 autopilot that can be used for both heading and depth control.
- The AP44 Autopilot Controller combines Simrad Continuum steering technology with a full-color display, intuitive rotary dial and button controls, and modern glass.
- The AP44 is the perfect solution for vessels up to 24 meters in length.
- The AP44 offers a complete autopilot system that includes the NAC2 Navigator autopilot controller, Precision 9 autopilot control head, and Pump 2 MK2 steering pump.
- The AP44 Autopilot Controller combines Simrad Continuum steering technology with a full-color display, intuitive rotary dial and button controls, and modern glass.
- This autopilot controller is equipped with advanced features for both inshore and offshore sailors, including the ability to control the boat's heading by entering coordinates into the system via GPS or NMEA input.
- The AP44 includes a built-in autopilot course plotter with an easy to use interface.
What is the compatibility of this product?
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Simrad AP44 VRF Medium Capacity Autopilot Pack Technical Specifications
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| Vendor: |
Simrad |
| Weight: |
13.67 lb |
| Steering Type: |
Hydraulic |
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Simrad AP44 VRF Medium Capacity Autopilot Pack Shipping & Return
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13.67 lb |
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