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<p><strong>SP-80 - Control Head Only</strong></p><p>For boaters who know where they're going. SP-80 takes you where you want to be--effortlessly. Its smart, precise piloting gives you the extra hand on deck you've always needed. And the operation is a snap: Simply set the course and the SP-80 takes the controls, piloting you to your destination with ease and precision. So bait the lines or simply enjoy the sunset. With the SI-TEX SP-80 Autopilot you're right on course. Hands free, and ready to go.</p><p><strong>Features:</strong></p><ul><li>Designed for Outboard, Inboard, and Sterndrive vessels with Hydraulic or Mechanical steering systems.</li><li>Automatically pilots to your next waypoint using built-in NMEA 0183 Loran/GPS interface.</li><li>Waterproof control head easily installs flush or surface mounted.</li><li>System can be expanded by adding fully functional second-station option with the SI-TEX SP-70 Handheld Control Unit.</li><li>Bold, backlit display with ten levels of brightness for clear reading in any light.</li><li>Accurate digital displays of rudder angle and operating mode in use, constantly giving you up-to-the minute operating status.</li><li>Automatic Sea State and Trim controls and 10 selectable levels of rudder sensitivity with high and low speed settings for smooth, precise steering.</li><li>Rudder feedback verifies autopilot's commands.</li><li>Ghost Rudder backup allows autopilot to use memory of rudder movements to calculate new movements in event of rudder feedback failure.</li><li>Heading Output feature allows you to stabilize radar display.</li><li>Built-in diagnostics and self tests, plus visual and audible alarms.</li><li>Power Steering mode offers convenient push-button steering. Stand-By mode for manual steering situations.</li><li>Optional analog Rudder Angle Indicator for easy, at-a-glance reading of exact rudder position.</li><li>Works with solenoid valves also.</li></ul> <!--- cis2:m2hqmpZo --->