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Si-tex SP-80-9 Sitex SP-80 Type R Mechanical Drive

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Product Overview

Si-Tex SP-80 Autopilot with Type "R" Mechanical Dashboard Drive w/Built-in Rudder Reference Drive

Model: SP-80-9
  • Designed for Outboard, Inboard, and Sterndrive vessels with Hydraulic or Mechanical steering systems.
  • Automatically pilots to your next waypoint using built-in NMEA 0183 Loran/GPS interface.
  • Waterproof control head easily installs flush or surface mounted.
  • System can be expanded by adding fully functional second-station option with the SI-TEX SP-70 Handheld Control Unit.
  • Bold, backlit display with ten levels of brightness for clear reading in any light.
  • Accurate digital displays of rudder angle and operating mode in use, constantly giving you up-to-the minute operating status.
  • Automatic Sea State and Trim controls and 10 selectable levels of rudder sensitivity with high and low speed settings for smooth, precise steering.
  • Rudder feedback verifies autopilot's commands.
  • Ghost Rudder backup allows autopilot to use memory of rudder movements to calculate new movements in event of rudder feedback failure.
  • Heading Output feature allows you to stabilize radar display.
  • Built-in diagnostics and self tests, plus visual and audible alarms.
  • Power Steering mode offers convenient push-button steering. Stand-By mode for manual steering situations.
  • Works with solenoid valves also.

For boaters who know where they're going. SP-80 takes you where you want to be--effortlessly. Its smart, precise piloting gives you the extra hand on deck you've always needed. And the operation is a snap: Simply set the course and the SP-80 takes the controls, piloting you to your destination with ease and precision. So bait the lines or simply enjoy the sunset. With the SI-TEX SP-80 Autopilot you're right on course. Hands free, and ready to go.

Now Octopus have made things even easier with the new Remote Drive Autopilot Packs - everything needed for fitting is supplied in one box, including steering cable and installation kit. To specify, simply choose the appropriate engine make and drive system.

Kit Drice Sustem Engine/Max Displacement
MDRESYS-A Sterndrive Mercruiser 1994+/ Volvo Gasoline
MDRESYS-B Sterndrive Mercruiser 1983-93/ Volvo Diesel
MDRESYS-C Outboard Yamaha 70hp+
MDRESYS-D Outboard Mercury, Mariner, Suzuki
MDRESYS-E Inboard/Sail 13,200lbs (6t) 32ft (9.75m)


What's in the Box:
  • SP-80 Control
  • Compass
  • Computer
  • TYPE "R" Drive


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  • 5 lbs
  • 5 X 5 X 5
  • Feb 19, 2026
  • Dec 30, 2025
Product Identifiers: Brand: Si-tex • Part #: SP-80-9

Si-tex SP-80-9 Sitex SP-80 Type R Mechanical Drive

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