Furuno NAVPILOT300 Autopilot With PG700 and PUMPOCT16-12

The Furuno NAVPILOT300 Autopilot With PG700 and PUMPOCT16-12 represents the gold standard for vessel automation, delivering hands-free steering precision that every serious boater and commercial operator demands. Whether you're running a long offshore passage, maintaining station in challenging conditions, or simply reducing fatigue on extended runs, this integrated system eliminates the constant helm corrections that consume hours on the water. Built by Furuno—a name trusted across the marine industry for three decades—the NAVPILOT300 transforms how you navigate, allowing you to focus on weather, navigation, and crew management instead of fighting the wheel.

The NAVPILOT300 autopilot core couples with the PG700 course computer and PUMPOCT16-12 pump-octopus hydraulic interface, creating a fully redundant steering architecture capable of handling everything from 25-foot center consoles to 100+ foot commercial vessels. The PG700 processor continuously samples heading, rate of turn, and environmental inputs—wind, current, sea state—adjusting rudder command in real time to maintain your programmed course with exceptional accuracy and minimal hunting. The PUMPOCT16-12 hydraulic module isolates steering system pressure and flow, protecting your primary hydraulic systems while delivering smooth, proportional rudder response that feels natural rather than robotic, even in beam seas.

Commercial fishermen, charter operators, and vessel owners running integrated Furuno navigation suites will recognize the NAVPILOT300 as the logical autopilot choice—it ports seamlessly into NavNet TZtouch systems and standalone plotters, eliminating interface clutter and reducing training time for crew rotation. The modular PG700 and hydraulic pump assembly integrate directly into existing steering and electrical systems on most pilothouse and wheelhouse vessels; however, professional installation is strongly recommended to ensure proper calibration and safety redundancy testing. At 25 lbs, the system is compact enough for retrofit but engineered with the durability required for commercial operation, making it equally at home on a weekend cruiser or a working vessel at sea.