Take command of your small boat with the Garmin Reactor 40 Autopilot for Kicker, paired with the GHC50 instrument and a rugged stainless steel tilt tube. This compact autopilot is designed for gasoline-powered boats up to 25 horsepower, giving you hands-free heading Hold and a smoother, more enjoyable ride on open water.
Precise heading hold with effortless throttle control
Stay on course even in wind, waves, or current. The Reactor 40 kicker autopilot maintains your heading with reliable precision, while the integrated throttle control lets you fine-tune speed with the press of a button. When it’s time to net a fish or approach a mooring, quickly drop to idle speeds without touching the tiller.
Floating handheld remote with sunlight-readable display
Keep the control close at hand. The included floating remote features a bright, easy-to-read display in bright sunlight, making it simple to adjust autopilot settings on the fly and keep your hands on what matters most—the water and the catch.
Control from anywhere on the boat with Garmin chartplotter integration
Seamlessly combine the Reactor 40 kicker autopilot with a compatible Garmin chartplotter to command your autopilot from virtually anywhere on board. It’s the effortless steering solution that lets you focus on the experience while your boat follows a precise course.
Built for durability and everyday fishing or cruising
Designed for small gasoline boats, this solution gives you an extra set of hands when you need it most. The stainless steel tilt tube adds rugged durability, while the IPX7 water rating and a wide operating temperature range (0° to 70° C) ensure dependable performance in varied conditions.
What’s in the box
- GHC 50 helm control display
- CCU (Course Computer Unit)
- ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
- ECU power cable
- ECU to CCU interconnect cable
- Steering actuator
- Throttle actuator
- Autopilot remote
- NMEA 2000 drop cable (2 m)
- NMEA 2000 T-connectors (male and female terminators)
- NMEA 2000 power cable
- Documentation
- Stainless steel tilt tube
Key specifications
Model: 010-02794-10
Motor compatibility: Suitable for small gasoline outboard motors up to 25 horsepower
Steering actuator extends 4" (10.3 cm) from end of tilt tube; motor diameter 2.5" (6.2 cm)
Overall length: Closed 17.5" (44.5 cm); Extended 25.3" (64.4 cm)
Throttle actuator: 6.0" x 2.5" x 1.1" (15.1 x 5.9 x 2.8 cm)
Water rating: IPX7 (excluding cable)
Operating temperature: 0° to 70° C
| Steering Actuator |
| Motor side |
Extends 4" (10.3 cm) from end of tilt tube |
| Motor |
2.5" (6.2 cm) diameter |
| Overall length |
Closed 17.5" (44.5 cm); Extended 25.3" (64.4 cm) |
| Throttle Actuator |
| Dimensions |
6.0" x 2.5" x 1.1" (15.1 x 5.9 x 2.8 cm) |
| Operating temperature range |
0° to 70° C |
| Water rating |
IPX7 (excluding cable) |