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38 Years and Still On Course
Coursemaster Autopilots Pty Ltd has been designing and manufacturing quality autopilots in Sydney Australia for 38 years and exporting to Europe, Asia, Middle East and North America.
In 1974, Coursemaster was incorporated after David Chapman's innovative 'autopilot with unique compass heading sensor' won a John Lysaght Inventors Award and received national coverage on the ABC Television's Inventors Program.
Coursemaster's R & D has continued this tradition of technical innovation under the direction of Dr Graham Rigby PHD MSc., achieving another world first for Coursemaster in 1980 with the design of the CM300 autopilot using digital electronics and a fluxgate compass. An interface to enable a Coursemaster autopilot to automatically steer to waypoints from a satellite navigator achieved another world first for Coursemaster in 1984.
Coursemaster's commitment to specialise in innovative autopilot technology continued with the development of the first microprocessor based CM500, the dedicated commercial CM650 pilot, and the innovative software and large LCD graphics display of the CM700 and CM800 range. The development of the all the Coursemaster models may be seen on our Product History page.
Dr Rigby's Vessel Motion Simulator has been instrumental in the development of the intelligent, self-tuning software in the new CM80i autopilot - primarily designed for smaller powerboats with hydraulic steering and the first autopilot that does not require a rudder feedback sensor. Along with exhaustive sea trials conducted on vessels of differing displacement, the VMS has also been at the core of the development of the intelligence built into the software of the latest commercial CM880 autopilot - designed to IMO standards for use on workboats, trawlers and freighters of up to 10,000 tonnes or more.
Coursemaster is the sister company of HyDrive Engineering Pty Ltd, the largest manufacturer of hydraulic steering gear in the Southern Hemisphere. HyDrive has been manufacturing high quality hydraulic marine steering equipment since 1966 and won more than 7 prestigious awards for design excellence including 4 Australian Design Awards. The HyDrive Steering page of this website offers information on the inboard/outboard steering kits, heavy duty helms and power steering systems, or you may visit www.hydrive.com.au for HyDrive's complete range of products. Joint projects between the two companies, including the development of the 8000 Series Steering Pedestal, are continuing both here in Australia and around the world.
This close alliance between the two companies means that with a combined 70+ years of specialist experience, Coursemaster and HyDrive are in an enviable position to provide Australian-made quality steering solutions for both commercial and leisure vessels while providing a solid foundation for continued expansion and the pursuit of emerging opportunities around the world.
Here in Australia, Coursemaster is the authorised Australian distributor for KVH TracVision Satellite TV, TracPhone and mini-VSAT Broadband services, Koden fishfinders echosounders radars, SEIWA chartplotters, Interphase Forward Scanning Sonars, Leica/MX-Marine, Shakespeare marine antennas, Seaview antenna mounts, Sevenstar AIS, and FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras, and is committed to providing technical sales and service expertise on these award-winning, quality marine electronics both directly and through our Australia-wide dealer network.
主要产品
1974 - 1975 CM100
One of the first CM100's in a Dovetail Wooden Box.
1975-1979 CM100
World's first autopilot with a course memory - the vessel would steer automatically to any course selected. Other autopilots required the vessel to be steering within 45 degrees of the course before engaging. Light sensing internal card compass. Proportional and counter rudder steering control. Early CM100's used relay drive switching which was later changed to transistor switching in the CM100A.
1979-1984 CM200
Improved compass sensing to handle high speed vessels.
1981-1988 CM300
World's first digital logic autopilot incorporating a fluxgate compass. Also the world's first autopilot to interface to a transit satellite navigator using the CM304 Course Programmer.
1984-1991 CM250
Simplified version of the CM300 using touch pad controls.
1988-1994 CM500
Microprocessor control and NMEA0183 interface to transit satellite navigators, GPS and wind instruments. High power FET drive switching. One model 11-32 volts.
1990-1994 CM450
Simplified compact version of the CM500 with only 6 keys to control all functions.
1993-1999 CM600
Replacement for the very popular CM500 with a large graphics display. Improvements to electronics to accommodate poor power supplies on vessels and radio frequency interference (RFI).
1993-1997 CM400
Small low cost autopilot for vessels up to 12m (40').
1996-1999 CM550
Upgrade to CM450 but using a course change knob.
1998-2000 CM420
Upgrade to CM400 using silicon keys for improved tactile feel and reliability.
1998-2002 CM700
Modern styling and large graphics display with rudder angle indicator and backlit silicon keys.
1998-2002 CM750
CM700 with the addition of a course change knob for easier control.
1999-Current CM650
Dedicated commercial autopilot with all controls, display, electronics and connections built into the one case. Simple knob control of all commonly used functions allows the autopilot to be easily controlled, even if using gloves. Large graphics display includes rudder angle indicator.
2002-2004 CM800
Incorporates all latest technology and features you need to hold a course in all sea conditions.
2002-2004 CM850
The difference between the CM800 and CM850 comes down to ...
whether you prefer to turn a knob to change course (CM850)
or to press buttons on a touch-control panel (CM800).
2003-Current CM80i
New CM80i autopilot for smaller powerboats with hydraulic steering. The intelligence built into the system means there is no need for a rudder feedback, and the system adjusts itself to suit boat speed and sea state. The CM80i autopilot received a finalist nomination at the METS international trade exhibition DAME awards in 2003.
2004-Current CM800i and CM850i
Autopilots with intelligent self-tuning software are popular on both sailing and powerboats. The CM850i autopilot features a course change knob and the CM800i uses a touch panel control.
2005-Current CM880
The CM880 commercial autopilot system 12-24V robust pilot designed to IMO standards for use on workboats, trawlers, and coastal freighters of 50 to 100 tonnes or more.
2005-Current CM85i
Whether racing solo around the world or cruising to your favourite anchorage, the new CM85i autopilot with intelligent, self-tuning software features all the latest technology in a compact waterproof case that matches most instruments.
2008-Current CM82i
All the intelligent software features of the popular CM80i autopilot (released in 2003) in a compact 110 x. 110mm waterproof case that matches most instruments. The CM82i autopilot - without rudder feedback unit - is suitable for powerboats with outboards or sterndrives of 5m to 10m with hydraulic steering.
2011 - Current CM950
The CM950's compact, panel-mount control head features the course change knob, simplified progressive menu access and interface with GPS and wind instruments. Also available for commercial vessels - both sail and power from 6m to 40m. The CM950 autopilot offers flexibility of drive options that include linear, hydraulic, rotary and solenoid.
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