Furuno NavPilot 500/OB Outboard Autopilot

Overview Furuno NavPilot 500/OB Outboard Autopilot

Furuno NavPilot 500/OB Outboard Autopilot is an outboard autopilot system designed for accurate course keeping on modern outboard-powered boats. The source description emphasizes adaptive steering control, dedicated outboard setup support, and operating modes that help maintain track in changing speed, trim, and sea conditions.

It is relevant for offshore runs, trolling, fishing patterns, and long coastal passages where hands-on steering becomes tiring. The system also includes AUTO, ADVANCED AUTO, NAV, AUTOWORK to suit outboard steering requirements.

Key Features

• Adaptive Technology: The Furuno NavPilot 500 continuously optimizes and stores essential steering parameters in its memory, adapting to your vessel’s unique handling characteristics for superior performance in any sea state.
• FishHunter Modes: The unit can automatically execute Orbit, Spiral, and Figure-8 maneuvers around fish targets received from compatible Furuno sounders or sonars, allowing the crew to focus entirely on the gear rather than the helm.
• PG500R Rate Gyro Compass: This high-performance sensor provides stable and accurate data even in heavy swells, significantly enhancing radar overlays and target tracking accuracy.
• Four Specialized Operating Modes: The Furuno NavPilot 500 offers AUTO (fixed heading), ADVANCED AUTO (ground tracking to eliminate wind/tide drift), NAV (track control), and AUTOWORK (designed specifically for trolling and fishing operations).
• 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 at a glance.

Applications

Designed for outboard-powered vessels that need repeatable track control without constant wheel input. It supports offshore runs, trolling patterns, waypoint tracking, and general helm relief on center consoles, sportfishing boats, and other outboard setups.

The outboard-focused configuration is especially relevant where installation space is limited and steering feedback arrangements differ from conventional inboard systems.

Specifications

What’s Included

• 1x Furuno NavPilot 500/OB control unit
• 1x Universal processor unit / junction box (FAP5002)
• 1x PG500R rate gyro compass sensor with cable
• 1x Installation materials and hardware kit