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Commercial Autopilots – Supply, Installation & Commissioning
If your boat earns a living, the autopilot can’t be “pretty good” — it’s got to be rock solid, day in, day out. At Shotgun Marine Services (SMS) and PMMS, we design and install commercial autopilot systems that hold course properly in real working conditions, reduce helm fatigue and keep your operation running safely and efficiently.
Consultation-Led Commercial Autopilot Fitouts – Not Just a Box Swap
We’re not just an online store. We’re qualified, experienced marine electricians who assess your vessel, steering type, power system and operating profile before recommending an autopilot. That includes integration with heading sensors, GPS, chartplotters, alarms and vessel networks — because commercial reliability comes from the whole system being designed properly.
We support commercial operators across Port Macquarie, the Mid North Coast NSW and throughout New South Wales, with Australia-wide consultations available for remote projects and fleet planning.
Authorised Across All Major Brands – Best Fit for the Job
We’re authorised service dealers and accredited installers for the major marine electronics brands including Garmin, Furuno, Simrad, Raymarine, B&G and Coursemaster. Because we’re certified across the lot, we recommend what suits your vessel and workload — not what suits a sales target.
Typical Commercial Autopilot Applications
- Charter and tourism vessels (reliable heading hold, safe operation)
- Working boats, utilities and service craft (uptime and robustness)
- Survey and offshore support vessels (stable tracks and repeatable runs)
- Commercial fishing boats (reduced fatigue on long days and overnight steaming)
- Government and council vessels (compliance-minded installs and documentation)
What We Do (Properly)
- Technical assessment: steering type, hydraulics, pump sizing, rudder feedback (where required)
- Autopilot selection: matched to displacement, duty cycle and sea conditions
- Power and protection: correct cabling, breakers, isolation and clean supply
- Integration: GPS/chartplotter, heading sensors, network data and alarms
- Commissioning: calibration, sea trial tuning and operator handover
- Ongoing support: diagnostics, upgrades and lifecycle service
“We run a working boat and needed an autopilot that would just do its job every day. Shotgun Marine sized it properly, integrated it cleanly and tuned it on the water — steering’s smoother and the crew fatigue is way down.”
Boyd – Commercial Operator, Mid North Coast NSW
Boyd – Commercial Operator, Mid North Coast NSW
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Commercial Autopilot FAQs
What’s different about a commercial autopilot compared to a recreational setup?
Commercial systems are selected for duty cycle, reliability and integration — not just features. Correct pump sizing, power supply and commissioning are critical for uptime.
Can you integrate the autopilot with our existing navigation system?
Yes. We integrate autopilots with major chartplotters and navigation networks, including Garmin, Furuno and Simrad, depending on your vessel’s setup.
Do you handle sea trials and calibration?
Absolutely. We commission commercial autopilots properly, including heading calibration, steering response tuning and on-water testing.
Can you assist with fleet standards across multiple vessels?
Yes. We can plan consistent autopilot and navigation standards across fleets for easier training, maintenance and support.
Do you service and troubleshoot existing autopilot systems?
Yes. We diagnose autopilot faults, network issues and steering problems, and we can repair or upgrade systems as required.
