The new Simrad AP16 Autopilot is small in size, but it has the same brain as the most recognized autopilot family in the world. A large easy to read matrix display and a new Course Pad with dedicated keys makes the operation as intuitive as the bigger models.
The Simrad AP16 is equipped with features including a menu of instrument displays that makes it tailor made for power and sailboats from 25 to 40 feet. The AP16 can be used as a stand alone control or as a seconds tation to any of the new models in the AP25 series.
No Drift Mode
Getwhere you want to go. No need to calculate for offsetting currents and winds. With your GPS navigator on, just aim at your destination pointand activate the NoDrift mode. It saves you from selecting waypoints on the GPS and provides easy and safe navigation.
Whenin Auto (compass) mode you can change course at any time. The display will show the set course to steer, the actual heading and the X-track error.
Integration with the Volvo IPS
Simrad has in close cooperation with Volvo Penta developed a new autopilot computer and new software algorithms for boats that have the revolutionary Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System installed. Theautopilot system comprises only three units and is very easy toinstall. Only a single cable is needed to integrate with the Volvo system. When accelerating, at high speed or in sharp turns, the Simrad autopilot has control and makes it a smooth ride at any time.
Advanced Wind Steering - AWS
A new exciting mode for sailboat steering, which adds efficiency and fun whether you are cruising or racing. Steer to compass when you aresailing, or to wind or even to wind and GPS at the same time. Steer to apparent or true wind and let the autopilot set the heading for the best velocity made good while you pay attention to the sails. When tacking towards a waypoint the autopilot display presents useful information like distance to next tack, estimated time to tack, distance to waypoint and velocity made good to wind and to waypoint.
Virtual Rudder Feedback VRF??
Forget the rudder feedback unit on boats powered with outboard engines! Simrad has developed entirely new software algorithms that incorporate a virtual rudder feedback VRF??. Hence the rudder feedback unit is made redundant. Powered by single, dual or triple outboards or by sterndrives, the Simrad autopilot with VRF?? will steer boats up to 40ft. With the new software the autopilot is automatically configured for VRF?? when it senses that no feedback unit has been installed. As a bonus you save installation and maintenance costs.
Package Includes: AP16VF, AC10, RC36, and Virtual Feedback (no pumpset).
