Includes Type "S" Mechanical Dashboard Drive with Built-in Rudder Feedback
SP-80
Fixed-Mount Autopilot System
Cruise Control at Sea. The SP-80 takes the helm and sets you free.

For boaters who know where they're going. SP-80 takes you where you want to
be--effortlessly. It's smart, precise piloting gives you the extra hand on
deck you've always needed. And the operation is a snap: Simply set the
course and the SP-80 takes the controls, piloting you to your destination
with ease and precision. So bait the lines or simply enjoy the sunset. With
the SI-TEX SP-80 Autopilot you're right on course. Hands free, and ready to
really let you go.

• Designed for inboard, outboard and sterndrive vessels with either
  hydraulic or quadrant steering systems.
  
• Automatically pilots to your next waypoint using built-in NMEA 0183
  Loran/GPS interface.
  
• Waterproof control head easily installs flush or surface mounted.
  
• System can be expanded by adding fully functional second-station option
  with the SI-TEX SP-70 Handheld Control Unit.
  
• Bold, backlit display with ten levels of brightness for clear reading in
  any light.
  
• Accurate digital displays of rudder angle and operating mode in use,
  constantly giving you up-to-the minute operating status.
  
• Automatic Sea State and Trim controls and ten selectable levels of
  rudder sensitivity with high and low speed settings for smooth, precise
  steering.
  
• Rudder feedback verifies autopilot's commands.
  
• Ghost Rudder backup allows autopilot to use memory of rudder movements
  to calculate new movements in event of rudder feedback failure.
  
• Heading Output feature allows you to stabilize radar display.
  
• Built-in diagnostics and self tests, plus visual and audible alarms.
  
• Power Steering mode offers convenient push-button steering. Stand-By
  mode for manual steering situations.
  
• Optional analog Rudder Angle Indicator for easy, at-a-glance reading of
  exact rudder position.
  
• Works with solenoid valves also.

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