Install it yourself in about an hour
No dealer, no special tools. The box contains the controller, compass, motor driver and fuse. You add power and a drive.
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1
Mount the box
Screw the waterproof controller anywhere below deck, away from large steel parts. -
2
Connect motor and power
Two wires to your drive (any 12/24 V motor up to 43 A), two wires to the battery. Optional: NMEA and a rudder sensor. -
3
Pair the app and sail
Calibrate the compass from your phone, tune in minutes, then steer with the app or the wireless remote.
Fits your boat
One controller for every steering system. Pick the drive that matches your boat, or use the actuator you already have.
Tiller
Small and mid-size sailboats. Our tiller drive with position feedback, remote on the bracket.
from €590 Read the tiller guide
Wheel
Our belt-driven wheel drive with clutch for wheel-steered sailboats and motorboats.
from €799 Read the wheel guide
Why sailors switch to Nautinect
The same job as the big brands, at a fraction of the price, and you can fix it yourself.
| Nautinect | Raymarine EV-100 | Simrad TP32 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete tiller system | from €590 | ≈ €1.500 | ≈ €900 |
| Controller only (use your own drive) | €275 | ≈ €1.000 | not available |
| Tiller, wheel and hydraulic with one controller | yes | separate packs | tiller only |
| Smartphone app (steer, tune, update) | free, iOS & Android | with extra hardware | |
| Wireless remote | €29 | ≈ €200 | |
| NMEA 0183 / NMEA 2000 | both | NMEA 2000 | NMEA 0183 |
| Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and open API | all three | ||
| Repairable with standard modules | yes | ||
| Returns | 100 days | dealer policy | dealer policy |
Competitor figures are indicative, based on publicly listed prices in September 2026. Raymarine and Simrad are trademarks of their respective owners.
What owners say
4.8 out of 5 · 28 reviews
A brilliant addition to the Autopilot Controller v4. Easy to install. Works flawlessly, including via Bluetooth.
Ihe autopilot is a brilliant piece of kit. I replaced my old Autohelm 300 with it. No problems at all. Easy to configure. I highly recommend it.
Such a big upgrade from the st4000+ system. Installing it is simple and the internal rudder sensor is great. Works really well with AWA and compass during sailing. Often used during regattas and long transport sails. Installed in a first 35s5.
Your phone is the remote, the dashboard and the update tool
The free Nautinect app connects over Bluetooth. No subscription, no account needed on board.
- Steer by heading, tack with one tap, follow a route
- Tune gain and rudder response while sailing
- Firmware updates over the air, so your autopilot keeps improving
- Wi-Fi connection for NMEA data from your plotter, plus an open API
An autopilot everyone can use
Accessibility is the whole idea: fair price, control from whatever you have in your hand, and an installation any boat owner can do.
Fair price
A complete system for a fraction of what the big brands charge, without giving up NMEA, a remote or an app.
Any device
Phone app over Bluetooth, the waterproof wireless remote, or Wi-Fi from a tablet or plotter. An open API for your own integrations.
Any skill level
Four wires, a compass calibration from the app and you are sailing. Manuals, videos and Pieter himself if you get stuck.
Repairable
Built from standard modules, so a repair costs euros instead of a new unit. Tinkerers can flash a minimal firmware and use the published GPIO map.
Common questions
The DC motor generally makes more noise. It has metal gears instead of partially plastic ones. The tiller drive is quieter, and a system with rudder position sensing also makes less noise because fewer movements are needed.
The remote control is out of stock right now, but it should be available again next week.
The tiller autopilot I sell works perfectly on your boat. The complete tiller drive kit costs 590 euros.
Yes, the controller will work with the Raymarine T2 actuator and the Raymarine rudder feedback unit.
Ready to let go of the tiller?
Order today, install this weekend. Ships from the Netherlands with UPS or DHL Express.
Shop the autopilot · from €275