Navico NAC-1 Precision Hydraulic Autopilot Pack

Description

The Navico NAC-1 Precision Hydraulic Autopilot Pack is a complete small-boat hydraulic autopilot package for compatible single-engine outboards up to 30 ft. The pack includes a NAC-1 course computer, Pump-1 MKII 0.8 L reversible hydraulic pump, Point-1 AP heading and GPS sensor, NMEA 2000 components, hydraulic fitting kit, and a dash-mount Standby/Auto button. Hydraulic hoses and vessel-specific installation requirements should be confirmed before purchase. [265][266]

The 12V system uses an 0.8 L pump with an 800 cc-per-minute fixed flow and 45 bar hydraulic rating. The NAC-1 provides 8A continuous and 16A peak drive capacity, while the installed system can draw approximately 3A to 6A in typical cruising use. The computer mounts on a bulkhead, the pump installs inline with the hydraulic steering, and the Point-1 AP supplies heading and GPS data through the NMEA 2000 network.

Key Specifications

• Complete hydraulic autopilot package for compatible single-engine outboard vessels up to 30 ft.
• Includes NAC-1 course computer, Pump-1 MKII 0.8 L reversible hydraulic pump, Point-1 AP sensor, NMEA 2000 components, fitting kit, and Auto/Standby button.
• Operates from a 12V DC vessel supply.
• The Pump-1 provides 800 cc-per-minute fixed hydraulic flow with a stated 45 bar rating.
• The NAC-1 provides 8A continuous and 16A peak motor-drive output capacity.
• Typical system draw is listed at 3A to 6A, with a 16A peak drive requirement for electrical-circuit planning.
• Uses NMEA 2000 Micro-C connections for the course computer, sensor, control display, and compatible navigation electronics.
• The NAC-1 enclosure is IPX5-rated, while the associated sensor has IPX7 protection.

Hydraulic Installation

This pack is designed for compatible hydraulic outboard steering, not mechanical cable steering or electronic steer-by-wire systems. Confirm the steering-cylinder volume, hydraulic-hose diameter, fitting types, maximum system pressure, helm configuration, and pump placement before ordering. The supplied fitting kit may not cover every steering manufacturer or cylinder arrangement.

The package includes the core sensor and computer, but a compatible Simrad, Lowrance, or B&G display may still be required for full autopilot configuration and operation depending on the intended control arrangement. Plan a protected bulkhead location for the NAC-1, an accessible inline pump location, a low-interference Point-1 AP sensor location, suitable hydraulic plumbing, and a correctly protected 12V circuit.

Before Ordering

Confirm a compatible single-engine outboard hydraulic-steering system up to 30 ft, steering-cylinder volume, Pump-1 suitability, hydraulic fitting and hose requirements, 12V power, 16A peak circuit capacity, NMEA 2000 network, compatible display or multifunction display, NAC-1 mounting space, sensor location, and complete hydraulic installation hardware before purchase.