L&M says the unit's key feature is the choice of steering drive systems suitable for both hydraulic and mechanically steered vessels, as well as being designed for use on vessels with either inboard or outboard engines.

The EasyPilot comes as a complete system in a box comprising a pilot controller, computer, electronic compass and steering drive unit.

There is a choice of two styles of controller: a compact round dash-mounted unit or a hand-held control unit.

The computer incorporates some 30 years of autopilot technology from TeleflexMorse, making it, says L&M, one of the most reliable and flexible systems available on the market today.

EasyPilot can be incorporated with other NMEA 0183 compatible products and L&M points out it is the only system in its price range that has both NMEA 0183 input and output facilities.

The EasyPilot is straightforward to install, says Land.

There's a choice between hand-held and dash-mounted controller and the choice of steering system to suit the boat.

For mechanically driven systems, there's the choice of replacing the existing helm with one that contains a steering drive, controlled by the pilot computer, or installing a remote system that attaches to the existing steering cables.

All mechanical drives have an in-built rudder feedback unit, reducing the number of components that need to be installed.

The EasyPilot computer links the controller and the drive system and operates from 12v DC.

Land & Marine Tel: 01202 661199. Fax: 01202 684888.

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