Smart, Reliable Autopilot Control for Sailboats

The Garmin Reactor 40 Sail Corepack with SmartDrive and GHC 50 Display is a complete sailboat autopilot solution designed to provide reliable, precise steering control in a wide range of sailing conditions. The system combines Garmin’s Reactor 40 autopilot with the innovative SmartDrive brushless linear actuator and a dedicated GHC 50 touchscreen autopilot instrument.

The SmartDrive actuator features a built-in ECU and a contactless rudder position sensor, helping reduce mechanical wear while providing accurate rudder awareness. Its brushless design delivers up to 1,050 lbs. of maximum thrust, with adjustable maximum force output to accommodate different vessel requirements. The system is suitable for many sailboats and catamarans with displacement up to 33,000 lbs. and up to 45 feet in length.

The included GHC 50 provides a dedicated 5-inch touchscreen for intuitive autopilot operation. It can integrate with compatible Garmin marine electronics and networks, while NMEA 2000 connectivity allows the Reactor system to communicate with other compatible onboard equipment. Safely sail with confidence as this autopilot reacts to see conditions even when pitching and rolling automatically adjusting to sea conditions and ensuring a smooth transit through the water.

This SmartDrive sail autopilot fully supports 12/24 VDX operation giving the ability to suit a wide range of vessels. Keeping your Reactor 40 up to date virtually anywhere is easier than ever while this system supports software updates for the GHC50/Garmin MFD via the ActiveCaptain App.

When paired with a compatible Garmin gWind sensor, the Reactor 40 can support wind-angle holding, along with adjustable tack and gybe speeds and response settings. Control this Reactor series autopilot anywhere on board by using a compatible device like the Reactor autopilot remote and select Quatix smartwatches, and more. Adding the APK 10 autopilot keypad with rotary knob and tactile buttons gives mariners more price control over this Reactor 40 series system. This system is also designed with retrofit installations in mind, offering a similar form factor to other linear-drive systems.