SI-TEX SP38-2 Autopilot Core Pack Including Flux Gate Compass & Rotary Feedback, No Pump

The SI-TEX SP38-2 Autopilot Core Pack Including Flux Gate Compass & Rotary Feedback is purpose-built for serious anglers and boaters who demand hands-free steering precision on extended trips. Whether you're working a channel in shifting current or maintaining course during overnight cruises, this autopilot system eliminates fatigue and keeps your boat on heading while you focus on fishing, navigation, or rest. The core pack delivers SI-TEX's proven autopilot architecture without a pump unit, making it ideal for vessels already equipped with hydraulic or electromechanical steering systems.

At the heart of this system is the integrated flux gate compass, which provides reliable heading reference independent of magnetic anomalies caused by onboard electronics or engine blocks. The rotary feedback mechanism monitors actual rudder position in real time, allowing the autopilot to make micro-corrections and maintain your set course with minimal drift even in beam seas. The modular design accepts input from existing steering components, and the absence of an internal pump means installation focuses on control integration—critical for retrofit applications where space and budget constraints matter. This architecture has proven itself across commercial and recreational fleets where reliability directly impacts safety and fishing success.

This autopilot core pack suits center console, trawler, and cruising boats with independent steering systems rated for 16.8 lbs of control pressure. Anglers benefit most on blue-water runs, reef transits, and nighttime navigation where dead-reckoning accuracy reduces course correction fuel burn. Installation requires compatible pump hardware and proper electrical integration to your boat's 12V or 24V system; consult SI-TEX installation guidelines or a marine electronics specialist to ensure your steering configuration matches the SP38-2's control specs. Weighing under 17 lbs and measuring 18 x 7 x 18 inches, the core pack mounts compactly below helm or in an electronics locker.