Garmin Compact Reactor 40 Hydraulic Marine Autopilot

Garmin GHP Reactor 40 Designed for Single Engine Outboards Less than 25 Feet

Garmin created the GHP Compact Reactor 40 Hydraulic Autopilot for the single engine outboard with a compatible Garmin chartplotter which would function as the control head for the autopilot negating the need to purchase one. With its 9 Axis AHRS the GHP Compact Reactor40 Hydraulic Autopilot allows for more flexible mounting and minimizes heading error and rudder movement making for a more comfortable ride even in rolling and pitching seas, the GHP Compact Reactor Hydraulic Autopilot actually reacts to sea conditions.

The Compact Reactor like with all autopilots the need for commissioning and calibration but in the GHP Compact Reactor 40 Hydraulic Autopilot it has been reduced to the absolute minimum. When added to a NMEA 2000 Garmin network system the GHP Compact Reactor Hydraulic Autopilot can be controlled virtually everywhere on the boat with up to 3 Garmin autopilot control heads. When used with a Garmin’s G3 Vision charts you gain optional features like Auto Guidance, which automatically steers the GPS paths.

Not recommended for fishing or applications that require holding heading while trolling at low speeds or operating in rough waters. For applications that require precise heading control, the higher-performance Reactor 40 models are recommended. Compact Reactor uses a gear pump design with limited performance relative to similar flow piston pumps. Not recommended for power assist installs, boats over 25 feet, engines above 150 horsepower or boats with more than 12-degree deadrises. Mount pump within 6’ of the steering cylinder for best results.

Garmin’s GHP Compact Reactor 40 is an affordable solution for Marine Autopilots! Perfect for single engine outboard boats under 25 feet. Simple installation and compatible with Garmin Chartplotters, the compact reactor40 is NMEA2000 certified enabling heading data to easily be shared with other devices on your NMEA2000 network.