Reactor™ 40 Kicker Autopilot with GHC™ 50 Autopilot Instrument
Every Captain Needs a Co-Pilot. Designed for small gasoline boats, this Reactor
40 kicker autopilot gives you the extra hand you need, so you can fish and
explore paradise worry-free.
Features:
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This Reactor 40 kicker autopilot is the perfect companion for your small
gasoline-powered boat
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Sit back and relax. With this autopilot, you can maintain heading hold and
stay on course.
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You’re not just getting an autopilot; you’re getting a convenient floating
handheld remote, too.
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Easily fine-tune autopilot throttle settings with the touch of a button.
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Combine with your compatible Garmin chartplotter, and control your autopilot —
from anywhere on your boat.
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Want more? The optional GHC™ 50 autopilot instrument enhances your autopilot
experience.
AUTOPILOT COMPATIBILITY
This kicker autopilot works for boats with small gasoline outboard motors up to
25 horsepower1.
STAY ON COURSE
Whether you’re fishing for your favorite species or just taking your sailboat
out of the marina, this autopilot helps maintain heading hold and route to keep
you on the course — even against the wind, waves, or heavy current.
EASY-TO-USE REMOTE CONTROL
The Reactor 40 kicker autopilot includes a convenient floating handheld remote
control with a bright, sunlight-readable display. This allows you to quickly and
easily control throttle settings as well as drop to idle speeds when netting a
fish or coming up to a mooring.
OPTIONAL GHC 50 BUNDLE
Combine the Reactor 40 autopilot with the GHC 50 autopilot instrument to add a
dedicated touchscreen autopilot display to your helm. Plus, GHC 50 allows you to
share data and settings with Garmin MFDs and other installed Garmin devices.
What's in the Box?
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GHC™ 50
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CCU (Course computer unit)
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ECU (Electronic control unit)
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ECU power cable
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ECU to CCU interconnect cable
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Steering actuator
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Throttle actuator
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Autopilot remote
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NMEA 2000 drop cable (2 m)
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NMEA 2000 power cable
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2 NMEA 2000 T-connector
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NMEA 2000 male terminator
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NMEA 2000 female terminator
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Documentation
1 See Autopilot Guide for details on supported motors and required accessories.
Specifications
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) |
Manuals
REACTOR 40
KICKER ENGINE COMPATIBILITY
The Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot is currently compatible with the following
engines.
NOTE: The outboard motors listed below are compatible only
if:
- The outboard has a tiller handle. Outboards without a
tiller handle may work with custom installation not supported by Garmin
- The outboard has a tilt tube. Outboards without a
standard tilt tube are not compatible. Aftermarket “bolt on” tilt tubes are
not supported (incorrectly positions steering actuator)
Manufacturer |
Motor Horsepower |
Year |
Required Accessories |
Yamaha |
EFI 20, 25 |
19-newer |
Yamaha EFI linkage parts (010-12826-05), Sold separately Requires
installation of stainless steel tilt tube (010-12826-03)1 |
Yamaha |
Carbureted T8, T9.9, F9.9 |
08-newer |
Bag #1 included with R40 Kicker1 Requires installation of
stainless steel tilt tube (010-12826-03) |
Yamaha |
Carbureted 15, 20 |
07-newer |
Bag #2 included with R40 Kicker1 Requires installation of
stainless steel tilt tube (010-12826-03) |
Honda |
Carbureted 8, 9.9 Only motors with factory tilt tube |
01-newer |
Bag #5 included with R40 Kicker1 . Requires installation of
stainless steel tilt tube (010-12826-03) |
Honda |
Carbureted 15, 20 |
03-newer |
Bag #5 included with R40 Kicker1 Requires installation of
stainless steel tilt tube (010-12826-03)1 |
Mercury |
Carbureted 8, 9.9, 9.9 Bigfoot & Pro |
06-newer |
Bag #3 included with R40 Kicker |
Mercury |
EFI 9.9, 15, 20 |
17-newer |
Bag #4 included with R40 Kicker |
Suzuki |
EFI 9.9, 15, 20 |
14-newer |
Suzuki Linkage Parts (010-12826-04), Sold separately |
Tohatsu |
Carbureted 8hp (MFS08A and up), Carbureted 9.8 (MFS9.8A and up) |
Not Compatible |
These outboards are not supported. They do not have tilt tubes. |
Tohatsu |
Carbureted 9.9 (MFS9.9C and up) Only motors with factory tilt tube |
08-newer |
Bag #3 included with R40 Kicker2. Compatible only with outboards
with a factory tilt tube. |
Tohatsu |
EFI 9.9, 15, 20, 25 |
17-newer |
Bag #4 included with R40 Kicker2 |
1 Garmin requires replacement of the mild steel tilt tubes
supplied by Yamaha and Honda with our stainless steel tilt tube. This can be
ordered as a kit or as an accessory of R40 Kicker (see accessories on
Garmin.com). Mild steel tubes from Yamaha and Honda are more susceptible to
corrosion which leads to damage of the R40 Kicker steering actuator.
2 For the purposes of Reactor 40 Kicker installation, consider
Mercury and Tohatsu outboards to be the same.