Take command on the water with the Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot—designed for boats with small gasoline outboard motors up to 20 horsepower. It maintains your heading and follows your route, keeping you on course even in wind, waves, or strong currents.
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Designed for small outboards up to 20 horsepower: Optimized autopilot performance where it counts on boats with compact kicker setups.
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Heading hold and route guidance: Maintains your course and follows planned routes to stay on track in challenging conditions.
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Instant throttle adjustments: Quick throttle changes at your fingertips for precise control and faster response during docking or line handling.
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Sunlight-visible remote: Floating handheld remote with a bright, sunlight-visible transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) display for easy, on-the-fly control.
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GHC20-free integration: Seamless setup with compatible Garmin chartplotters or NMEA 2000 GPS systems without needing a GHC20 display.
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Remote powered by batteries: Remote operates on 2 x AA batteries (sold separately) for dependable, portable operation.
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Rugged, marine-grade hardware: ECU and steering actuator rated IPX7; Throttle actuator rated IPX6; built to endure marine environments.
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Compact, integrated design: Overall length closed 17.5" (44.5 cm); Extended 25.3" (64.4 cm).
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Modular, ecosystem-ready: Integrates neatly with your existing Garmin ecosystem or NMEA 2000 network for a unified autopilot experience without extra displays.
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In the box: Autopilot Remote, CCU (Course Computer Unit), ECU power cable, ECU-to-CCU interconnect cable, Steering actuator, Throttle actuator, Documentation.
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Electrical and environmental specs: Supply voltage range 10–32 volts; ECU operating range -20° to 70° C; Typical power consumption 1–2 A.
With heading hold and route guidance, Reactor 40 keeps you on course even when conditions aren’t perfect. The onboard throttle control provides precise adjustments for smooth, efficient operation, especially during docking or netting. Its modular design works seamlessly with Garmin ecosystems or NMEA 2000 networks, delivering a reliable autopilot experience without extra displays. The portable, sunlight-ready remote makes it practical for salmon, trout, walleye, or everyday cruising on kicker setups.
| ECU-14 |
| Dimensions |
6.9" x 5.6" x 2.6" (17.5 x 14.2 x 6.5 cm) |
| Supply voltage range |
10 to 32 volts |
| Operating temperature range |
-20° to 70° C |
| Typical power consumption |
1 to 2 amps average depending on weather conditions |
| Water rating |
IPX7 |
| 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 |
IPX6 |
| Steering Actuator |
| Dimensions |
| 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) |
| Steering Acuator General |
| Operating temperature range |
-20° to 70° C |
| Water rating |
IPX7 |
| Reactor Remote |
| Physical dimensions (W x H x D) |
6.0" x 2.0" x 1.3" (15.2 x 5.2 x 3.2 cm) |
| Weight |
3.8 oz (109 g) without batteries |
| Display type |
Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Display size |
1.2" (3.0 cm) diameter |
| Display resolution |
240 x 240 pixels |
| Power |
2 x AA batteries (sold separately) |