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Raymarine SmartPilot Series ST8002 Autopilot Control Head- Flush Mount

$679.00

Simply dial in your destination and press auto! The all-new ST8002 puts total helm control at your fingertips with an easy-to-use rotary control for precision course changes and convenient power steering control. The oversized LCD display delivers large high contrast characters of pilot status, compass heading and user defined data pages, transforming the ST8002 into a versatile navigation instrument repeater display.

SmartPilot Control Heads

An extra crewmember at your command, SmartPilot autopilot control heads offer advanced features and intuitive operation. Each fixed mount SmartPilot control head offers the same level of performance when matched with a SmartPilot corepack. Choose the SmartPilot control head that best suits your needs.

Control Head Features

  • High contrast easy-to-read displays
  • Rugged waterproof enclosures
  • Easy installation with single SeaTalk® cable between the control head and SmartPilot course computer
  • Easy addition of multiple remote ST6001,ST7001 and ST8001 control heads or multiple ST600R handheld remotes
  • SeaTalk networking and NMEA 0183 compatibility via SmartPilot course computer
  • Customizable navigation and instrument repeater data pages

SmartPilot Technology

No matter which model you choose, every SmartPilot below decks autopilot is packed with intelligent features.

AST Advanced Steering Technology: State-of-the-art software for course computers with built-in rate gyro, gives superb steering performance and boat handling.
AST is only availble on “G” version corepacks.

SeaTalk® networking: The world-renowned on-board plug and play solution for connecting multiple remote autopilot displays and Raymarine integrated navigation systems. SeaTalk enhanced features include:

  • Waypoint and Route navigation
  • Wind Instrument integration:Steer to wind angle – True/Apparent
  • Speed Instrument integration:autopilot automatically adjust the amount helm based on vessel speed
  • Handheld remote controls and multi station control head option

AutoTack: Tack the boat through a user-programmable turn. Perfect for when sailing with a shorthanded crew

Auto Speed Gain: Adjusts the amount of helm applied at different boat speeds for a smooth safe ride.

Wind Trim: Fully adjustable (up to 9 levels) and the ability to select true/apparent wind to steer.

AutoSeastate and AutoTrim: Automatically adjusts for wind and sea conditions to hold the best course.

Course Memory: After a manual course change to avoid an obstruction, simply press Auto for one second to return to your previous course.

Vane Mode: Utilizing wind information from SeaTalk wind instruments SmartPilot steers to wind angle and sets the boat up so that the sails are at full trim (balanced).

Clear Displays: Easy-to-Read and informative LCD displays with rudder angle indicator and SeaTalk data repeating capabilities

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