Furuno NavPilot 300 Autopilot System – No Rate Compass

Description

The Furuno NavPilot 300 Autopilot System without Rate Compass is a NavPilot 300 control package for vessels that already have a compatible heading sensor or require one to be specified separately. It includes the NavPilot 300 control interface, Bluetooth GC-001 gesture controller, and network termination components, but does not include a PG700 rate compass. A compatible heading source, hydraulic pump, steering-system hardware, and installation materials remain required.

The system supports 12V or 24V DC power and can control a compatible hydraulic drive through a PWM reversing-motor controller with up to 20A peak output. The 115 mm square controller supports a slim dash-mount installation and provides IP56 front-panel protection. It uses NMEA 2000 and CAN-bus connections, supports compatible external pumps, and includes Sabiki Mode for controlled drift-fishing functions on applicable configured systems.

Key Specifications

• NavPilot 300 autopilot control package supplied without a PG700 or other rate-compass sensor.
• Requires a separately sourced or existing compatible heading sensor before a complete autopilot system can be configured.
• Supports compatible outboard and inboard hydraulic-steering systems with correctly selected external hydraulic pumps.
• Operates from 12V or 24V DC and provides up to 20A peak drive output.
• Uses PWM reversing-motor control for the connected hydraulic steering drive.
• Connects through NMEA 2000 and Furuno CAN-bus architecture.
• Measures 115 mm by 115 mm, weighs approximately 0.3 kg, and uses an IP56-protected front panel.
• Includes the Bluetooth GC-001 gesture controller and a network terminating kit.

System Integration

This is not a complete hydraulic autopilot package because it does not include a heading sensor, pump, or steering hardware. Add a compatible rate compass such as the Furuno PG700 where required; the PG700 provides heading data to Furuno CAN-bus devices and is designed to provide stable output through rate-gyro compensation. [269][270]

Select the pump according to hydraulic-cylinder volume, steering-system pressure, line fittings, vessel displacement, and required steering response. Plan the 115 mm dash opening, protected cable routing, 12V or 24V supply, 20A peak output circuit, NMEA 2000 connection, external heading sensor location, and hydraulic plumbing before installation.

Before Ordering

Confirm that you already have or will add a compatible heading sensor, verify hydraulic steering and pump requirements, confirm 12V or 24V power, provide a 115 mm by 115 mm dash-mount location, check 20A drive-output capacity, verify NMEA 2000 and CAN-bus connections, and include all required steering, sensor, hydraulic, and installation components before purchase.