Garmin Compact Reactor 40 Autopilot Starter Kit

Experience effortless helm control with the Garmin Compact Reactor 40 Autopilot Starter Kit. This hydraulic autopilot is designed for single‑engine outboard boats under 30 feet, delivering a smoother ride, reduced steering fatigue, and precise course keeping even in chop and wind. The solid‑state 9‑axis AHRS provides stable heading, minimizes course deviation, reduces rudder movement, and lowers power consumption—so everyone on board enjoys a comfortable ride.

Designed for quick, simple installation, the Starter Kit includes the Compact Reactor 40 CCU, ECU, pump, and all essential autopilot components you need to add auto‑steering to your compatible Garmin chartplotter. With flexible mounting options and minimal commissioning, you’ll be on the water faster than you think.

Smart control and integration

• Garmin integration — operate the autopilot from your compatible chartplotter display, and from up to 3 GHC helm control units.
• Shadow Drive technology (corepack option) automatically disengages the autopilot if you turn the wheel, then quickly re-engages to hold a steady course, giving you back‑up control when you want it.
• Auto Guidance capability (requires LakeVü HD Ultra or BlueChart g2 Vision HD charts) to automatically steer GPS routes for trolling or searching.
• Reactive sea handling — the autopilot reacts to sea state, maintaining course even as the boat pitches and rolls for a steady ride.

Key benefits

• Minimal commissioning and calibration for fast, frustration‑free setup.
• Flexible mounting options with proven reliability in boats under 30 feet.
• Designed to minimize heading error, course deviation, rudder movement, and power use while improving ride quality.

Take command at the helm with the Garmin Compact Reactor 40 Autopilot Starter Kit and enjoy more time on the water.