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Garmin Autopilot Compatibility Guide
AUTOPILOT REFERENCE TABLE
Steering Type | Vessel Size/Type and Overall Use | Recommended Core Pack | Drive Unit Type | Components Included in Core Pack | Required Components not Included in Core Pack |
Hydraulic | Premium, recommended option for most hydraulic steering installations, including Verado®, power assist and total cylinder volumes up to 24 cubic inches. Recommended for high use, rougher waters, high performance and slow speed applications. Also recommended for Evinrude G2 Dynamic Power Steering systems | Reactor™ 40 Hydraulic Core Pack with SmartPump™ v2 Part # 010-02794-01 | SmartPump v2 | Reactor 40 SmartPump v2 Shadow Drive GHC 50 | *3 or 5 ORB Male to 1/4" NPT female adapters *Hydraulic hose - machine-crimped or field replaceable fittings. Minimum 1000psi * Hydraulic T-connectors - varies by vessel * Hydraulic Shut-off valves - varies by vessel |
| Hydraulic | Low-cost option and single-cylinder applications with cylinder volumes from 6 to 14 cubic inches | Reactor 40 Hydraulic Autopilot Part # 010-02794-00 | Part # 010-00705-64 | Reactor 40 ECU 10 Shadow Drive GHC 50 | *3 or 5 ORB Male to 1/4" NPT female adapters *Hydraulic hose - machine-crimped or field replaceable fittings. Minimum 1000psi * Hydraulic T-connectors - varies by vessel * Hydraulic Shut-off valves - varies by vessel |
| Hydraulic | A low-cost option for dual-cylinder applications with total cylinder volumes from 10 to 24 cubic inches (from 160 to 390 cc) The 2.0L pump is a Low Pressure, High | Reactor 40 Hydraulic Autopilot Part # 010-02794-00 | Part # 010-00705-63 | Reactor 40 ECU 10 Shadow Drive GHC 50 | *3 or 5 ORB Male to 1/4" NPT female adapters *Hydraulic hose - machine-crimped or field replaceable fittings. Minimum 1000psi * Hydraulic T-connectors - varies by vessel * Hydraulic Shut-off valves - varies by vessel |
| Hydraulic | Cruising applications only and cannot be used in low speed 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, our 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, engines above 150 horsepower, or boats with more than 12 degree deadrise. Mount pump within 6 feet of the steering cylinder for best results | Compact Reactor™ 40 with Pump, GHC 50™ and Shadow Drive Technology Pack Part # 010-02794-08 | 1.0L Pump | Reactor 40 Compact ECU 1.0L Pump Shadow Drive GHC 50 | *3 or 5 ORB Male to 1/4" NPT female adapters *Hydraulic hose - machine-crimped or field replaceable fittings. Minimum 1000psi * Hydraulic T-connectors - varies by vessel * Hydraulic Shut-off valves - varies by vessel |
| Mechanical Steering | Total vessel displacements from 48,000 to 79,000 pounds | Reactor 40 Mechanical/Solenoid/ Retrofit Core Pack 010-02794-02 | Class B Linear Actuator | Reactor 40 ECU 12 GHC 50 | Class B linear actuator; has rudder feedback included |
| Mechanical Steering | Total vessel displacements up to 48,400 pounds | Reactor 40 Mechanical/Solenoid/ Retrofit Core Pack 010-02794-02 | Class B Compact Linear Actuator | Reactor 40 ECU 12 GHC 50 | Class B linear actuator; has rudder feedback included |
| Mechanical Steering | Total vessel displacements up to 28,500 pounds, with very low steering drag | Reactor 40 Mechanical/Solenoid/ Retrofit Core Pack 010-02794-02 | Class A Linear Actuator | Reactor 40 ECU 12 GHC 50 | Class A linear actuator; has rudder feedback included |
| Mechanical Steering | Sailboats and Powerboats with non-Garmin drive units | Reactor 40 Mechanical/Solenoid/ Retrofit Core Pack 010-02794-02 | Third-party Drive Unit | Reactor 40 ECU 12 GHC 50 | Third-party drive unit Rudder Feedback Cable plus a third party rudder sensor |
| Steer by Wire | Dometic (SeaStar) Optimus and Optimus 360, UFlex Integra, ZF Pod Drive and Sail Drive, Yanmar JC10/JC20, Glendinning Complete Controls, Xentas, Evinrude G2 IPS | Reactor 40 Steer-by-wire Standard Core Pack 010-02794-03 | Reactor 40 GHC 50 | ||
| Steer by Wire | Yamaha Helm Master (not Helm Master EX) | Reactor 40 Steer-by-wire Core Pack for Yamaha Helm Master 010-02794-04 | Gateway Included | Reactor 40 Autopilot Gateway GHC 50 | |
| Steer by Wire | Volvo IPS or Sterndrive (C3 or newer Volvo EVC Systems) Aquamatic Sterndrive DPI | Reactor 40 Steer-by-wire Core Pack for Volvo-Penta 010-02794-06 | Gateway Included | Reactor 40 Autopilot Gateway GHC 50 | |
| Steer by Wire | Viking VIPER | Reactor 40 Steer-by-wire Core Pack for Viking Viper 010-02794-05 | Reactor 40 GHC 50 | ||
| Hydraulic | Hydraulic steering vessels with non Garmin drive units | Reactor 40 Mechanical / Retrofit / Solenoid Core pack with GHC 50 PN: 010-02794-02 | Third-party Hydraulic drive unit | Reactor 40 ECU 12 GHC 50 | Third-party drive unit Actuator Motor Cable, 010-11533-00: GRF™ 10 rudder sensor 010-11829-00: or NOTE: If using a 3rd party Rudder Feedback sensor use Rudder Feedback Cable 010-11532-00 |
| Solenoid | Constant running hydraulic pump systems with solenoid autopilot control | Reactor 40 Mechanical/Solenoid/ Retrofit Core Pack 010-02794-02 | Third-party Solenoid Required | Reactor 40 ECU 12 GHC 50 | or Rudder Feedback cable plus a third-party rudder sensor |
| Cable Steer | Most cable steered vessels | Reactor 40 Mechanical/Solenoid/ Retrofit Core Pack 010-02794-02 | Third-party 12VDC Brushed Motor Actuator Required | Reactor 40 ECU 12 GHC 50 | or Rudder Feedback Cable plus a third-party rudder sensor |
| Auxiliary Gas Engine (Kicker) | <25HP auxiliary gas engines from most major manufacturers | Reactor 40 Kicker | Steering Actuator Included | CCU ECU Steering Actuator Throttle Actuator Wireless Remote |
See Recommended Pump Size for the GHP Hydraulic Autopilotsfor additional information for pump selection.
The Wireless Remote with gesture control is an optional accessory compatible with all Garmin autopilots listed; requires a GHC 50, GHC20, or supported chartplotter.
Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Part number: 010-12833-10
NOTE: The Garmin Trolling Motor Remote, part number 010-12833-00, is specifically designed to be used with the Garmin Force Trolling Motor; it is not compatible with the Reactor 40 Autopilot system.
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.