Furuno NavPilot 511 Autopilot

Overview Furuno NavPilot 511 Autopilot

Furuno NavPilot 511 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 Furuno NavPilot 511 continuously analyzes and stores essential parameters in its memory, adapting to your vessel’s unique handling characteristics.
• FishHunter Maneuvering: This feature allows the autopilot to automatically execute Orbit, Spiral, and Figure-8 maneuvers around specific fish targets or waypoints.
• PG500R Rate Gyro Compass: This high-end sensor provides stable and heading data even in heavy swells, ensuring that your radar overlays, AIS targets, and chart orientation remain steady and reliable.
• Precision NAV Mode XTE Control: The Furuno NavPilot 511 boasts a Cross Track Error (XTE) control of .001 NM, allowing for exact course navigation that compensates for wind drift and tide effects without manual intervention.
• 3.6-Inch High-Resolution Display: The 160 x 80 pixel graphics LCD offers multiple customizable display modes, including Compass Rose, Highway, and Wind data, ensuring you have all relevant navigation info at a glance.

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 511 Waterproof Compact Control Unit (FAP5011)
• 1x Universal Processor Unit / Junction Box (FAP5002)
• 1x PG500R Rate Gyro Compass Sensor with 10m Cable
• 1x Inboard Rudder Reference Unit (FAP6111)
• 1x Protective Weather Cover for Control Unit