Simrad AP44 VRF Pack High Capacity
For big hydraulic outboard and sterndrive boats up to about 50 ft.
Amazon $3,849.99$3,849.99
HydraulicTo 50 ftYes
3.3/5
A DIY-friendly hydraulic autopilot for a single outboard boat up to about 30 ft.
- HydraulicSteering
- To 30 ftBoat size
- YesDrive in pack
- YesNMEA 2000
Check price at Amazon$1,869.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Complete kit with pump, hoses and fittings for single outboard hydraulic steering
- Plug-and-socket connectors cut install time
- One-touch Auto/Standby button; steering is controlled from a compatible display
Cons
- Needs a compatible Simrad or Lowrance display for full control
- Boat length (about 30 ft) comes from a dealer listing, not the maker
The Simrad NAC-1 outboard pilot family
Every Simrad NAC-1 outboard pilot model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own steering type.
| Model | Steering | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simrad NAC-1 Outboard Pilot Pack (this one) | Hydraulic | 3.3/5 | $1,869.99 |
| Simrad NAC-1 Outboard Pilot, Point-1 | Hydraulic | 3.5/5 | $1,274.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its steering type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 000-15952-001 |
|---|---|
| Capability | |
| Steering type | Hydraulic |
| Boat size | To 30 ft |
| Pack type | Complete pack |
| In the pack | |
| Contents | NAC-1 computer, PUMP-1 MkII 0.8 L hydraulic pump, Precision-9 compass, hoses, fittings, Micro-C network parts, Auto/Standby button |
| Control head | Auto/Standby switch |
| Control head included | Yes |
| Drive or pump included | Yes |
| Heading sensor | Precision-9 solid-state compass |
| Electrical | |
| Supply voltage | 12 V |
| Max drive current | 8 A |
| NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng | Yes |
Alternatives in this steering type
Simrad NAC-1 Outboard Pilot, Point-1
The cheaper NAC-1 outboard kit for single-outboard boats up to about 30 ft.
Amazon $1,274.99$1,274.99
HydraulicTo 30 ftYes
Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Corepack, GHC 50
Garmin’s full hydraulic kit for inboards, outboards and sterndrives, with touchscreen control.
Amazon $4,399.99$4,399.99
HydraulicYes
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