FURUNO NAVpilot-711C Autopilot System

FURUNO NAVpilot-711C Autopilot System

The FURUNO NAVpilot-711C is a revolutionary autopilot with a sunlight-viewable color display designed for a variety of recreational vessels, including inboard and outboard power boats and sailboats. It utilizes a self-learning and adaptive software algorithm that plays the ultimate role in course-keeping capability, dynamically adjusting essential navigation parameters such as vessel speed, trim, draught, tide and wind effects, dead band, and weather. These parameters are stored in the system memory and continuously optimized to make the NAVpilot more versatile with every voyage.

The NAVpilot-711C features a color day/night graphic display, delivering superior sunlight viewability during the day while preserving night vision when the sun goes down. Various display modes — digital and analog graphics — allow full customization of the data presented. Simple one-touch mode selection enables flexible steering and course control, and a streamlined on-screen setup wizard gets the system operational quickly.

The NAVpilot-711C is compatible with Yamaha Helm Master, Yanmar 8LV engine systems, and Seastar Optimus360 Joystick system via optional interface kits. It is also designed to integrate with FURUNO NavNet TZtouch3, NavNet TZtouch2, FI-70 Instrument, GP-1871F, and GP-1971F systems. The Plug and Play CAN bus interface allows for easy installation and exceptional interfacing ability, and up to 6 control units can be networked on a single installation.

Fantum Feedback is a menu-selectable software feature that eliminates the need for a physical rudder feedback unit on outboard installations. Using a newly developed gain process rather than traditional rudder angle-based control, Fantum Feedback achieves precise course control from slow trolling speeds to high-speed cruising. It is designed for outboard vessels with hydraulic steering and reversing pump control, for vessels 20 to 40 feet in length.

SABIKI Mode allows the autopilot to take control while the vessel drifts astern at slow speed, uniquely tailored for sabiki fishing, jigging, and bottom fishing — freeing the operator to focus on the catch rather than the helm. SABIKI Mode is available on vessels with outboard engines only.

The optional SAFE HELM and POWER ASSIST features — requiring the FPS8 Power Steering Module and an appropriate HRP Pumpset — provide unrivaled steering control and comfort at the helm. SAFE HELM temporarily switches the NAVpilot to manual steering for a specified interval before automatically restoring the previous automatic mode. POWER ASSIST provides speed-based, helm-activated assisted steering that can augment or replace engine-driven power steering systems, reducing complexity and cost while improving economy.

FishHunter mode allows the operator to target a fish or bird with a FURUNO sonar/sounder or radar and send that target to the NAVpilot, which then performs square, zigzag, circle, orbit, spiral, or figure-eight maneuvers around the target at a user-selected distance. FishHunter can also be used for Man Overboard (MOB) situations.

Selectable Economy and Precision navigation modes combine adaptive technology to provide fuel and power savings of up to 2.5% or more. Precision mode provides tighter course keeping, within 0.01 NM of the set course.

Key Features

• Self-learning and adaptive software algorithm for continuous course optimization
• 4.1-inch sunlight-viewable color day/night LCD display with 8-step backlight
• Multiple steering modes: STBY, Auto, Dodge, Turn, Remote, Advanced Auto, Navigation, Wind, Fish Hunter, SABIKI
• Fantum Feedback — eliminates physical rudder feedback unit for outboard installations
• SABIKI Mode for hands-free astern drift control during fishing
• Compatible with Yamaha Helm Master, Yanmar VC10, and Seastar Optimus360 systems
• CAN bus (NMEA 2000) and NMEA 0183 dual-port interface
• NavNet TZtouch3/TZtouch2 remote autopilot control capability
• FishHunter mode for square, zigzag, circle, orbit, spiral, and figure-eight maneuvers
• Optional SAFE HELM and POWER ASSIST helm steering features via FPS8 module
• Economy and Precision navigation modes for fuel efficiency and tight course keeping
• IP56-rated control unit; IPX5-rated ancillary units
• Supports up to 6 control units on a single network
• On-screen setup wizard for simplified commissioning
• Compatible with FURUNO NavNet TZtouch3, TZtouch2, FI-70, GP-1871F, GP-1971F