Furuno NavPilot 711C Control Unit – Advanced Autopilot with Self-Learning Software and FishHunter Mode

NavPilot 711C - Control Unit

Kick back, relax and let NavPilot steer you to your destination!

FURUNO's NavPilot is a revolutionary autopilot with a sunlight viewable display designed for a variety of vessels. It utilizes a self-learning and adaptive software algorithm, and plays the ultimate role in course-keeping capability. NavPilot dynamically adjusts essential parameters during navigation, such as vessel speed, trim, draught, tide and wind effects, dead band, weather and more. These parameters are stored in system memory and continuously optimized to make the NavPilot more versatile.

The new NavPilot 711C features a color day/night graphic display, offering much better sunlight viewability during the day while not affecting your night vision when the sun goes down.

Self-learning and adaptive software

From the first dock-side setup through the last voyage you made, NavPilot continues to learn your vessel's steering characteristics, allowing for real-time, dynamic adjustments to make the boat's steering more accurate.

SAFE HELM and POWER ASSIST features provide Efficient and Effective Helm Steering Control

The optional SAFE HELM and POWER ASSIST features provide a unique interface to the vessel's hydraulic hand steering system, providing unrivaled comfort and control of steering directly from any manual helm on the vessel. These two modes greatly reduce steering effort and enhance the safety of your autopilot.

The POWER ASSIST mode incorporates the SAFE HELM concept and provides speed-based, power assisted steering, which greatly reduces manual helm effort in maneuvering situations. POWER ASSIST is a unique helm-activated assisted steering feature that can augment or replace separate electric and power-robbing, engine-driven power steering systems on many vessels. POWER ASSIST reduces steering system complexity and costs while increasing economy.

SAFE HELM and POWER ASSIST modes will require the optional FPS8 Power Steering Module and an appropriate HRP Pumpset.

If you are interested in utilizing the SAFE HELM and POWER ASSIST features, it is highly recommend that, when installing the NavPilot 700 Series Autopilot, the optional FPS8 Power Steering Module is purchased and installed at the same time. This will eliminate the need to re-plumb the hydraulic system and run additional connection cables in the future.

FishHunter mode

FishHunter mode is a unique feature of FURUNO's NavPilot series. Find a fish target with your FURUNO sonar/sounder or bird target with your FURUNO radar and feed it to the NavPilot The NavPilot will activate the FishHunter mode to perform square, zigzag, circle, orbit, spiral or figure-eight maneuvers around the specified target at a user selected distance. This feature can also be used for Man Overboard (MOB).

Furuno's new NavPilot series is designed to match the NavNet 3D, FI-50 Instrument series and other navigation equipment. The Plug and Play CAN bus interface allows for easy installation and exceptional interface ability.

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The Furuno NavPilot 711C Control Unit offers a sophisticated autopilot system designed for a variety of vessels, combining intuitive control with advanced navigation features. Its sunlight-viewable color display ensures clear visibility during the day and night, making it ideal for both daytime and nighttime operation. The self-learning and adaptive software continuously analyzes vessel behavior and environmental conditions such as speed, trim, draught, tide, wind, and weather, dynamically optimizing course-keeping performance for enhanced accuracy and reliability.

With its plug-and-play CAN bus interface, the NavPilot 711C integrates seamlessly with Furuno’s NavNet 3D, FI-50 instruments, and other navigation equipment, simplifying installation and system setup. Its intelligent algorithms remember your vessel's steering characteristics from the first use, providing real-time adjustments that improve with each voyage. This ensures smoother navigation and reduces operator workload, allowing you to focus on the journey.

Additional features like SAFE HELM and POWER ASSIST modes provide unmatched control and safety. These modes connect directly to the vessel's hydraulic steering system, offering power-assisted steering that minimizes manual effort during maneuvering. For vessels equipped with an FPS8 Power Steering Module and appropriate HRP pumpset, these features deliver effortless helm control, reducing system complexity and maintenance costs. It is recommended to install the optional FPS8 module during initial setup to avoid future modifications.

The NavPilot 711C also introduces FishHunter mode, a unique feature that allows you to perform targeted maneuvers around a fish or bird target detected by your sonar or radar. This function can execute square, zigzag, circle, orbit, spiral, or figure-eight patterns around the specified point at a user-defined distance, making it an invaluable tool for fishing and MOB situations. Its versatility ensures this autopilot is suited for both recreational and commercial applications, providing precision control and specialized functions for a variety of marine activities.

Features:

• Sunlight-viewable color day/night graphic display for optimal visibility in all lighting conditions

• Self-learning and adaptive software continuously optimizes course-keeping based on vessel and environmental data

• Easy integration with Furuno navigation systems via plug-and-play CAN bus interface

• SAFE HELM and POWER ASSIST modes for effortless helm control and enhanced safety, compatible with optional FPS8 Power Steering Module

• Power-assisted steering reduces manual helm effort during maneuvering, lowering system complexity and costs

• FishHunter mode enables targeted maneuvers around detected fish or bird targets, useful for fishing and MOB scenarios

• Designed for versatile vessel types, offering reliable and precise autopilot control in various marine environments