Si-Tex Radars & Autopilots

Si-Tex & Simrad: Where Decades of Marine Expertise Meet Modern Autopilot Technology

When it comes to equipping your vessel with dependable navigation and steering control, few combinations make as much practical sense as Si-Tex Marine Electronics and the Simrad autopilot ecosystem. Si-Tex has spent more than 50 years building a reputation for rugged, no-nonsense marine electronics trusted by commercial captains, sportfishermen, and cruisers alike. Within the world of Simrad Radars & Autopilots, Si-Tex occupies a uniquely complementary role — supplying the precision hardware accessories that help bring Simrad autopilot systems to life aboard your boat.

The Si-Tex Role in the Simrad Autopilot Ecosystem

Simrad's autopilot lineup — including the NAC-2 core packs, AP44 and AP48 controllers, and the Precision-9 solid-state compass — requires a complete hydraulic installation to function properly. This is where Si-Tex steps in. The brand's Hydraulic Autopilot Hose Kit (OC17SUK42) is a purpose-built installation accessory designed specifically to integrate with Simrad autopilot systems. The kit includes flexible high-pressure and low-pressure hydraulic hoses, along with O.R.B. and NPT helm fitting kits — everything needed to cleanly connect a Simrad hydraulic pump to your boat's steering system. Retailers frequently bundle this Si-Tex kit directly with Simrad AP44 VRF packs, recognizing it as a natural and well-matched pairing for hydraulically-steered outboard and sterndrive vessels.

Why Si-Tex for Simrad Installations?

Si-Tex's involvement in the Simrad world isn't accidental. The brand's leadership team carries deep roots in the Simrad/Navico universe — Si-Tex's Vice President of Sales spent years at Simrad/Navico before returning to help grow Si-Tex's modern product line. That institutional knowledge translates directly into accessories engineered to work seamlessly with Simrad hardware. The result is a hydraulic hose and fittings kit that installers and boaters trust to perform under real marine conditions.

Every Si-Tex product, including these Simrad-compatible accessories, is backed by a 2-Year Warranty and supported by a Long Island, New York-based service department staffed by technicians with decades of hands-on experience. Whether you're a first-time autopilot installer or a seasoned marine technician, that kind of factory support matters when you're working on critical steering systems.

Who Needs These Products?

• Boaters installing a Simrad NAC-2 or AP44/AP48 autopilot system who need a reliable hydraulic hose and fittings kit to complete the plumbing.
• Marine technicians and installers who want a pre-packaged, properly specified hydraulic connection kit designed for Simrad pump integration.
• Owners of hydraulically-steered vessels (outboard, sterndrive, or inboard/outboard) looking for compatible, durable components to round out their autopilot build.

Explore the full range of Si-Tex Marine Electronics products or browse all available Simrad Radars & Autopilots to find the right combination of components for your vessel's navigation and steering setup.