Raymarine Product Catalogue

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SPX-5 Sport Drive Pilot SmartPilot Inboard Autopilot
Systems
The SPX-5 Sport Wheel Drive Pilot is a helm mounted autopilot designed for use on small sports and fi shing boats typically up to 9.2m (30') in length.
Suitable for use with fi xed and tilt helms, the pilot consists of a drive unit that fi ts over your existing steering wheel shaft, a course computer with a rate
gyro for precise course keeping a control head with large LCD information display.
Operation couldn't be simpler… steer on to your desired course, press the large red AUTO button and let go of the wheel! It really is that simple. To
disengage the pilot and regain manual control, grab hold of the wheel and press the STANDBY button. You now have control! When part of a SeaTalk
navigation system, the Sport Drive can track to single waypoints or follow a route consisting of multiple waypoints.
Steering Guide Outboard Engine (Typical)
Single Engine Twin Engine
Up to 3 turns 100cc 75cc
3 to 4.5 Turns 175cc 125cc
Over 4.5 Turns 200cc 150cc
RIBs (Mechanical)
RIBs (Hydraulic)
Outboard (Mechanical)
Outboard (Hydraulic)
Power Assisted
SPX-5 Course Computer and the ST6002 Control Head (above).
Drive unit installed behind steering wheel (left).
Weights
Mechanical steered boats – up to 4,400lbs.
Hydraulic steered boats – up to 7,000lbs.
Features
Install the drive unit directly on to your existing
steering wheel.
No rudder reference transducer required.
Easy to install and simple to calibrate thanks
to the intelligent Autolearn software that
automatically learns your boat's handling
characteristics.
Rate gyro built into the course computer
ensures precise course keeping.
Ideal for trolling speed applications.
ST6002 Control Head can be surface or flush
mounted (requires optional flush mount kit)
where its easy to see and reach.
ST6002 Control Head displays pilot status
as well as up to 15 pages of user-defined
navigation data when part of a SeaTalk system.
Autopilot controls are intuitive and display
clear information courtesy of the high-contrast
LCD.
Page 107 for product specifications
Sport Drive Selection Chart – Boat Length: metres (ft)
3m (10') 4.6m (15') 6m (20') 7.7m (25') 9.2m (30') 10.7m (35')
Maximum Torque 15 Nm This table is intended as a guide only. Check the Raymarine website www.raymarine.com for more specifi c details or contact our
product support department before installing.
Next to choosing the boat itself, choosing the right autopilot can be one of the
most important decision a boat owner has to make. With a vast array of autopilot
models and configurations to choose from, selecting the right autopilot can seem
like a daunting task. The following pages are designed to help you choose the
right Raymarine SmartPilot system for your boat.
An inboard autopilot system consists of three elements:
Autopilot Control Head
This is the display unit you use to control your autopilot system. Raymarine
offers a number of options, including multiple control heads, as well as fullfunction
remotes and joystick controls.
Course Computer
The course computer is the central intelligence hub of the autopilot system,
linking your control head to the drive unit.
Every SPX system – from the largest SPX-30 to the entry-level SPX-5 –
comes with a rate gyro to provide the best possible performance.
SPX uses Advanced Steering Technology (AST), which intelligently
monitors the yaw of the vessel and actually anticipates course changes
as well as ensuring razor-sharp course keeping.
SPX features Raymarine’s proven AutoLearn function, so the pilot
automatically understands the vessel’s steering characteristics,
simplifying calibration and allowing the vessel to constantly adapt to
changing sea conditions.
Drive Unit
The drive unit is the part that interfaces with your vessel's steering
system to keep you on the right course. Raymarine has a broad
range of drive units, to match almost any type of steering system.
Over the next few pages, we'll explain the factors to consider
when choosing each of these parts of your system.
COREPACK
Corepack
consisting of:
course computer,
fl uxgate compass
and cabling.