Furuno NavPilot Autopilot Systems

Shop Furuno NavPilot autopilot systems, components and accessories at Blue Bottle Marine. Designed for recreational, fishing and commercial vessels, Furuno NavPilot provides automatic steering control to help maintain your course and reduce the need for constant manual steering.

Whether you’re installing a new Furuno autopilot or upgrading an existing system, explore NavPilot equipment and components to suit a range of vessel and steering configurations.

Furuno NavPilot Marine Autopilots

Furuno NavPilot systems are designed to automatically control your vessel’s steering and maintain a selected heading.

For cruising, offshore fishing and longer passages, an autopilot can reduce the amount of continual steering required at the helm. It can also be integrated with compatible navigation equipment for a more connected Furuno electronics setup.

The right NavPilot system will depend on your vessel, steering system and existing marine electronics.

Choosing a Furuno NavPilot

An autopilot needs to be correctly matched to the boat and steering system. Vessel length alone isn’t enough to determine which components you need.

When selecting a Furuno NavPilot system, consider:

• Vessel size and displacement
• Hydraulic or mechanical steering
• Steering system capacity
• Single or multiple steering stations
• Existing Furuno electronics
• Required heading sensors
• Autopilot control locations
• Power and installation requirements
• Navigation system integration

If your boat has hydraulic steering, the correct pump also needs to be matched to the steering system.

Furuno NavPilot for Fishing

An autopilot can be particularly useful aboard fishing boats where maintaining a controlled heading or course allows the skipper to spend less time continually correcting the steering.

Depending on the NavPilot model, connected equipment and vessel configuration, Furuno offers steering functions developed for different boating and fishing applications.

For anglers already running Furuno fish finders, radar or navigation equipment, NavPilot can also form part of a broader integrated Furuno electronics setup.

Furuno NavPilot Components & Accessories

A complete autopilot installation can require several components rather than a single control unit.

Depending on the system, your setup may require:

• NavPilot control unit
• Processor
• Heading sensor
• Hydraulic pump or steering drive
• Rudder feedback equipment
• Network cables and connectors
• Additional control stations
• Compatible navigation equipment

Requirements vary between systems, so check the individual product specifications carefully before ordering components separately.

Furuno NavPilot & NavNet Integration

Compatible Furuno NavPilot autopilots can be integrated with Furuno navigation equipment, including compatible NavNet systems.

This allows your autopilot and navigation electronics to work together as part of a connected helm setup. Compatibility depends on the individual NavPilot, NavNet and networking components being used.

If you’re adding an autopilot to an existing Furuno system, identify your current model numbers before selecting new equipment.

Upgrading an Existing Furuno Autopilot

If you already have a Furuno autopilot installed, don’t assume every new NavPilot component will connect directly to the existing system.

Control units, processors, pumps, sensors and networking requirements can differ between models and generations.

Before upgrading, check your existing Furuno model numbers and steering configuration to determine which components can be retained and what needs to be replaced.

Shop Furuno NavPilot Autopilots

Browse Furuno NavPilot autopilot systems, components and accessories at Blue Bottle Marine and find the right equipment for your vessel and steering setup.

Not sure which Furuno autopilot components you need? Contact Blue Bottle Marine with details of your boat, steering system and existing Furuno electronics and our team can help you work through the available options.

Furuno NavPilot FAQs

What is Furuno NavPilot?

NavPilot is Furuno’s range of marine autopilot systems. A NavPilot system controls compatible steering equipment to help the vessel maintain a selected heading or course.

Which Furuno NavPilot do I need?

The correct system depends on your vessel size, displacement, steering configuration and existing electronics. For hydraulic steering, the capacity of the steering system also needs to be considered when selecting the appropriate autopilot pump and components.

Can Furuno NavPilot connect to NavNet?

Compatible Furuno NavPilot and NavNet equipment can be integrated as part of a connected marine electronics system. Compatibility depends on the specific models and network configuration.

Can I use Furuno NavPilot on a fishing boat?

Yes. Furuno NavPilot systems are suitable for a range of recreational and commercial vessels, including fishing boats. The correct system and steering components need to be selected for the individual vessel.

What components do I need for a Furuno autopilot?

Requirements depend on the system and boat. A complete installation may include a NavPilot control unit, processor, heading sensor, steering pump or drive, networking components and other accessories.

Can I upgrade an older Furuno autopilot?

Depending on the existing system, some components may be reusable while others may need replacing. Check the model numbers of your existing autopilot, steering equipment and Furuno electronics before ordering new components.