AP27 is an ergonomic, handheld model with 23ft. (7m) cable. Operational capability and software is identical to that of the AP26. Used as a standalone control or as a second station, the AP27 offers full control in the cockpit or on the flybridge.
Depth Contour Tracking DCT
With a depth sounder or fishfinder connected, use the autopilot to follow a ledge. You may even let the autopilot steer in a controlled S-pattern while following the ledge. Set the depth you want to follow and let the autopilot take care of the steering, allowing you to concentrate on the fishing and a better catch.
No Drift Mode
Get where you want to go. Noneed to calculate for offsetting currents and winds. With your GPS navigator on, just aim at your destination point and activate the NoDrift mode. It saves you from selecting waypoints on the GPS and provides easy and safe navigation.
When in Auto (compass) mode you can change course at any time. The display will show the set course tosteer, 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. The autopilot system comprises only three units and is very easy to install. 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.
Thruster Control
With the optional TI25 Thruster Interface unit you can enjoy the features and benefits of having the autopilot control the bow thruster. Maintain your course at very low speed, keep the bow into the wind when stationary without having to drop the anchor and use the autopilot as a docking aid. The thruster symbol verifies that a thruster interace is connected. With the thruster control enabled a boat symbol appears and shows the direction the boat is turning.
Turn Pattern Steering
The autopilots can steer to aselection of different turn patterns that are made available at your own choice. These are useful when you are fishing and prefer to follow a different pattern than the Depth Contour Tracking.
Select between:
- U-Turn
- Zigzag
- Continuous turn with adjustable turn rate
- Spiral increase or decrease
- Square with adjustable length on the legs
- Lazy S with ajustable time between each turn
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 are sailing, 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 uniton 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 stern drives, the Simrad autopilot with VRF?? will steer boats up to 40ft. With the new softwarethe 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 contains: AP27S VF with AC10 (no drive unit).
