Sailboat autopilot AP4

for motor boatsstandard

The AP4 autopilot is a rugged & reliable pilot for use on all s orts of vessels, motor or sail, commercial or pleasure. The front panel has large control knobs for ease o f use in all sea conditions. It has various special modes of operation to cater for all different requirements. DISPLAY MODES STANDBY MODE: The autopilot displays the current magnetic heading and will not apply any steering control. GPS MODE: The digital display shows the current magnetic heading. The autopilot does not apply any steering corrections. AUTO MODE: The autopilot maintains your boat on the selected magnetic course. Course can be set or changed by rotating the Course knob or from a remote steering station. GPS MODE: When receiving information from a GPS unit, the autopilot can steer a vessel along a preset track to a precise latitude and longitude. COMMERCIAL WATCH TIMER: For vessels under survey. The timer can be set to give a warning alarm at a fixed preset time and provide an output control signal for a loud external alarm 1 minute after the internal alarm sounds. POWER STEER: The rudder may be controlled by the course knob on the main panel or from a remote steering station. WATCH TIMER: A timer can be set for 1 to 120 minutes. When the time expires, an alarm sounds. Uses include timing of trawling runs or a reminder to check for anchor drag at set periods.