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Transform your boating adventures with the Simrad AP44 VRF Medium Capacity Pack, a complete autopilot solution tailored for hydraulic-steered outboards and sterndrives up to 10 meters or 35 feet. This all-in-one kit delivers precise control, effortless setup, and innovative features that let you focus on the journey rather than the helm. Whether you're trolling for fish, navigating coastal waters, or enjoying a leisurely cruise, the system's Virtual Rudder Feedback technology and advanced algorithms ensure smooth, reliable performance without the hassle of traditional mechanical sensors.
Everything you need arrives in one box, eliminating guesswork and extra purchases. The pack features the AP44 autopilot controller with its vibrant 4.1-inch optically bonded color display, the powerful NAC-2 autopilot computer, the Precision-9 solid-state compass for accurate heading data, and the robust Pump-2 hydraulic pump handling cylinder displacements from 80 to 250 cm³. Essential NMEA 2000 cabling, power cables, and terminators are included to connect to new or existing networks effortlessly.
Built on Simrad's decades of autopilot expertise from their Norwegian innovation hub, this pack incorporates Continuum steering technology for unmatched responsiveness. The low-profile glass helm design blends into modern cockpits, while IPX7 waterproofing withstands harsh marine environments.
Installing a full autopilot used to mean days of wiring and calibration headaches. Not with this pack. The VRF system bypasses rudder feedback hardware, and the NMEA 2000 backbone simplifies connectivity to multifunction displays or chartplotters. Compact dimensions (8.03" W x 2.24" D x 8.15" H for key components) fit tight spaces, and the Precision-9's flexible bracket allows bulkhead or mast mounting. Sea trial commissioning fine-tunes everything automatically, so you're steering autonomously in under an hour.
Boaters rave about how this setup frees up space and reduces maintenance—imagine more time on the water, less in the bilge.
For offshore anglers, depth contour tracking means circling structure without constant adjustments. Weekend cruisers benefit from no-drift modes that hold headings through choppy inlets. Pair it with Simrad plotters for waypoint navigation, turning long passages into relaxed voyages. The rotary dial offers tactile precision rivaling high-end systems, while the color display provides clear feedback even in bright sunlight.
"This pack turned my center console into a self-driving fishing machine—spot-on tracking and zero fuss." – Experienced offshore captain
It's optimized for hydraulic-steered outboard and sterndrive boats up to 10 meters (35 feet), making it ideal for mid-sized fishing vessels, day cruisers, and sport boats.
No, Virtual Rudder Feedback (VRF) uses GPS and motion data to eliminate the need for mechanical feedback, simplifying installation significantly.
Follow the on-screen prompts for dockside setup and a short sea trial; the system analyzes your vessel's response and optimizes steering parameters automatically.
Enjoy automated turns, No Drift for wind/current compensation, Depth Contour Tracking for fishing, and more via the intuitive AP44 controller.
Yes, its solid-state 9-axis sensors provide superior accuracy (±2° after calibration), rate-of-turn, pitch, and roll data—far more reliable than magnetic compasses in dynamic conditions.
Absolutely—the included cabling and terminators make integration straightforward with compatible Simrad, Lowrance, or B&G displays and sensors.
It operates efficiently from 9 to 31.2 volts, with low consumption suitable for most 12V or 24V marine electrical systems.
This complete pack includes everything you need to build a Simrad autopilot system for hydraulic-steered outboard and sterndrive (inboard/outboard) boats up to 10 Meter, or 35 Feet. The reversible hydraulic pump handles cylinder displacement of 80 to 250 Cetimeter³, and is driven by the capable NAC-2 autopilot computer. This pack also features the Simrad Precision-9 solid-state compass, plus all cabling and connectors required to build an NMEA 2000® network backbone or connect your autopilot system to an existing NMEA 2000® network. Our Virtual Rudder Feedback technology eliminates the need for a mechanical rudder feedback unit aboard many vessels, greatly simplifying installation. The AP44 also offers automatic tuning to ensure optimal auto-steering performance, through a simple on-screen commissioning process that guides you through both dockside configuration and sea trial. Once your autopilot system is up and running, the included Precision-9 heading sensor features automatic compass calibration to continually fine-tune heading accuracy as you go.
AP44 VRF Medium Capacity Pack - AP44, NAC-2, Precision 9 & Pump-2
The AP44 Autopilot Controller combines Simrad Continuum steering technology with a full color display, intuitive rotary dial and button controls, and modern glass helm styling. Free your hands from the wheel, cruise in comfort, and discover new ways to search for fish; this dedicated controller offers easy access to automated turn patterns, No Drift steering, depth contour tracking, and other advanced pilot features. Connect your chart plotter to add waypoint and route navigation, and enjoy full autopilot control from compatible Simrad displays.
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