PA8 Pelagic Autopilot System for Heavy Tiller Steered Vessels - In stock. Ships in 3 - 5 business days.

This system uses Pelagic Heavy Duty Electronics with a Type 2, ruggedized 12V actuator to handle heavier, tiller steered vessels. Note that the electronics do not support clutch or rudder sensor functions. In use by offshore sailors and racers around the world, the Pelagic Autopilot is a sophisticated, yet simple standalone system designed to perform in a variety of conditions.  Our state of the art 9 axis gyro based system processes data on the vessel's pitch, roll and yaw to monitor and predict boat movement in any sea state, whether surfing downwind or beating against the trades. Its internal compass is independent of other onboard systems, allowing the autopilot to keep you on course long after the chartplotter gives out. If you want to sail a high course or maintain sheet angles despite compass headings, the Pelagic system can incorporate your NMEA 0183 apparent wind data as well. NMEA 2K requires a gateway, like the Actisense NGX-1-ISO.  The control head can be mounted in 4 diffe