Rudder reference unit

5 (2 reviews)

For the ideal operation of your sailing boat's autopilot, the rudder angle sensor is an essential component that analyzes the movements of your rudder.

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Brown should be connected to positive, green to ground and white is the signal (wiper) cable. The rudder sensor is interchangable with Raymarine rudder sensors and the Garmin GRA 10

The rudder sensor greatly improves the steering accuracy. Steering more precisie with less movements resulting in better sailing and a better power consumption. The rudder sensor also serve as an end-stop so the actuator will not go beyond it limits resulting in possible mechanical overloads.

Connection to Nautinect controller.
Brown --> + (positive)
Green --> - (ground)
white --> s (Signal

Customer reviews 5/5 · 2 reviews

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Frank
21 Sep 2026

Works absolutely flawless. Easy install.

Mark
29 Mar 2026

I added the rudder sensor to the autopilot later. This makes the autopilot even more accurate. It is easy to connect. However, a diagram would be appreciated so that it is clear which color wires go to the connector.

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Questions & answers

Can I reuse a Raymarine rudder feedback unit with your autopilot system? 13 Mar 2026
Asked by F**************
Yes. The Raymarine rudder feedback unit can be used with the system.
P*********** · 14 Mar 2026
Is the rudder reference unit compatible with a Cetrek 801 rudder position sensor? 01 Mar 2026
Asked by Á***************
Probably yes, if it behaves like a standard variable resistor. Check whether it has 3 or 4 wires. If a multimeter shows a resistance across the wires that varies with rotation, then the autopilot can use it.
P*********** · 01 Mar 2026
Is a rudder reference unit essential, or can the autopilot work without a separate rudder angle sensor? 12 Feb 2026
Asked by M************
A separate rudder angle sensor is not always required. The tiller drive already has an integrated position sensor, so there is no need for a separate one in that setup. In general, rudder feedback improves steering performance and reduces power consumption.
P*********** · 12 Feb 2026

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