PA2 Autopilot for Windvane Compass Steering for Monitor Windvane - In stock. Ships in 3 - 5 business days.

Let the Monitor's water paddle provide the power to steer your boat to a constant compass or wind course. This off the shelf kit includes Pelagic PA2 Autopilot electronics, Monitor windvane actuator, bracket(s) and a wireless remote control for connecting the autopilot to the Monitor.  For those wishing to sail the highest course or maintain sheeting angles despite compass headings, the Pelagic System can incorporate your NMEA 0183 apparent wind data. NMEA 2K wind data can be accessed using a gateway, such as the Actisense NGX-1-ISO. Note that the electronics do not support clutch or rudder sensor functions. Please contact us regarding other windvane types as installations can vary by model. Turns the windvane into a constant course steering device. Power use is reduced by eight to ten times compared to a direct rudder drive autopilot.  The electronics package is the same as our tiller drive so having both methods is an option, providing an additional level of redundancy.  A st