Garmin Autopilot Compact Reactor™ 40 Hydraulic Pack – EVERY CAPTAIN NEEDS A CO-PILOT
Designed for boats less than 25′ long, this entry-level, Compact Reactor 40 hydraulic autopilot gives you the extra hand you need, so you can explore paradise worry-free.
This Reactor 40 hydraulic autopilot is the perfect companion for your hydraulically steered system.
Yes, it features a solid-state 9-axis AHRS. And yes, that means you can mount it nearly anywhere.
Even when you’re pitching or rolling, this autopilot reacts to sea conditions to keep you on course.
You just want to get on the water, so we made calibration fast and easy. That’s the power of simple.
Combine with your compatible Garmin chartplotter, and control your autopilot — from anywhere on your boat.
Want more? The optional GHC™ 50 autopilot instrument enhances your autopilot experience.
Plot your paradise
COREPACK COMPATIBILITY
This corepack is an ideal autopilot solution for single-engine outboard boats that are less than 25’ long1. It provides relief from manually holding the wheel to maintain course, especially when cruising at moderate to high speeds2.
SOLID-STATE 9-AXIS AHRS
With its advanced solid-state 9-axis AHRS, you can mount Reactor 40 nearly anywhere, in any orientation. It even reduces power consumption, minimises heading error and more.
REACTS TO WATER CONDITIONS
Hold your course on the sea — this autopilot reacts to conditions, so you can remain confident even when you’re pitching or rolling.
SIMPLE CALIBRATION AND INSTALLATION
All autopilots require commissioning and calibration. Reactor 40 makes it quick and easy. This autopilot is easy to install with flexible mounting options.
WIRELESS REMOTE CAPABILITIES
Control your autopilot from anywhere on your boat by using your compatible Garmin devices, including the Reactor autopilot remote, select quatix® marine smartwatches and more (requires a compatible Garmin chartplotter or GHC 50 autopilot instrument).
SHADOW DRIVE™ TECHNOLOGY
Gain more freedom when maneuvering your boat. This corepack allows for optional Shadow Drive technology to automatically disengage the autopilot when you turn the wheel.
Connect to everything on your boat.
OPTIONAL GHC 50 BUNDLE
Combine the Reactor 40 autopilot with the GHC 50 autopilot instrument to add a dedicated touchscreen autopilot display to your helm. Plus, GHC 50 allows you to share data and settings with Garmin MFDs and other installed Garmin devices.
POWERBOAT AND SAILING FEATURES
When connected to your compatible Garmin chartplotter, all Reactor 40 corepacks offer powerboat and sailing features, including heading hold and step turns — plus wind hold and tack/jibe when paired with a wind sensor (sold separately). You can even gain additional benefits such as the follow route and Auto Guidance+™ features3.
What’s in the box?
- Reactor 40 CCU (Course Computer Unit)
- GHC™ 50 helm control display or GHC™ 20 helm control display or none
- Shadow Drive or none
- ECU to CCU interconnect cable or none
- NMEA 2000® drop cables (2 metres)
- NMEA 2000 power cable
- NMEA 2000 T-connectors
- Buzzer
- Male and female terminators
- Interconnect cable
- ECU (Electronic control unit)
- ECU (Electronic Control Unit) power cable
- 1.0 L Pump
- Documentation
