Furuno NavPilot 500 Autopilot

Overview Furuno NavPilot 500 Autopilot

Furuno NavPilot 500 Autopilot is a marine autopilot system built to automate steering while adapting to vessel handling over time. It combines a dedicated control head, steering logic, and operating modes that support passage making, route tracking, and fishing-related maneuvers.

It is suitable for cruisers, fishing vessels, and workboats that need steady heading control and easier watchkeeping. The source data also notes AUTO, ADVANCED AUTO, NAV, AUTOWORK.

Key Features

• Adaptive Technology: The system continuously optimizes and stores essential parameters in its memory, adapting to your vessel’s unique steering characteristics for superior performance.
• FishHunter Modes: The Furuno NavPilot 500 can automatically execute Orbit, Spiral, and Figure-8 maneuvers around fish targets received from compatible Furuno sounders or sonars.
• PG500R Rate Gyro Compass: This high-performance sensor provides stable and accurate data even in heavy seas, enhancing radar overlays and target tracking.
• Four Specialized Operating Modes: Choose between AUTO (fixed heading), ADVANCED AUTO (ground tracking), NAV (track control), and AUTOWORK (designed for trolling and fishing vessels).
• 4.6-Inch High-Resolution Display: The hi-resolution graphics LCD offers multiple customizable display modes, including Compass Rose, Highway, and Wind data for comprehensive navigation monitoring.

Applications

Suitable for vessels that benefit from automated steering during passages, route following, and fishing operations. It helps reduce helm fatigue while maintaining heading and track with less manual correction in wind, current, and changing sea states.

Common use cases include cruisers, sportfishing boats, and workboats that want predictable course keeping and faster access to specialized steering modes.

Specifications

What’s Included

• 1x Furuno NavPilot 500 Waterproof Control Unit (FAP5001)
• 1x Universal Processor Unit / Junction Box (FAP5002)
• 1x PG500R Rate Gyro Compass Sensor with 10m Cable
• 1x Inboard Rudder Reference Unit (FAP6111)
• 1x Standard Installation Materials and Hardware Kit