Description
- Built-in ECU fully engineered and made by Garmin
- Premium autopilot performance with maximum thrust up to 1 050 lbs
- Contactless rudder position sensor for superior reliability and fewer moving parts
- Similar form factor to other actuators allows easy replacement for retrofit
- User-adjustable max force output suits a wide range of vessels
- More accurate tack and gybe with adjustable speed auto response and improved upwind hold
The Reactor 40 sail corepack with SmartDrive actuator is the first sailboat autopilot to use a brushless linear actuator with built-in ECU. Get precise rudder awareness with minimal mechanical wear.
What To Love
Fits Most Vessels – The brushless linear actuator is suitable for a wide range of sailboats and catamarans (up to 45 feet/maximum 33 000 lbs displacement).
SmartDrive Actuator – This product is the first sailboat autopilot to use a brushless DC motor with built-in ECU to provide superior performance and simplified installation.
Solid-State 9-Axis AHRS – You can mount the Reactor 40 CCU nearly anywhere in any orientation.
Water Condition Reactions – This autopilot reacts to sea conditions so you can sail with confidence when pitching or rolling.
Calibrate With Ease – Reactor 40 makes commissioning and calibrating quick and easy.
Sail Your Way – Make Waves
Sailing At Your Fingertips – Combine the Reactor 40 sail corepack with the GHC 50 autopilot to add a dedicated touchscreen autopilot display to your helm.
Connected Ecosystem – When connected to a compatible gWind sensor the autopilot can hold wind angles for improved wind hold performance. Enjoy more accurate tack and gybe with adjustable speeds auto response and more.
Retrofit Friendly – With a similar form factor to other linear drives SmartDrive is a fitting solution for retrofit installations.
Wireless Sailing – Control your autopilot from anywhere on your boat by using your compatible Garmin devices the Reactor autopilot remote selected quatix smartwatches and more.
Accesorise – Add the APK 10 autopilot keypad with rotary knob and tactile buttons for more precise control.
Smooth Sailing
Supports Your System – SmartDrive sail autopilot supports 12/24 VDC operation to suit a wide range of vessels.
Network Capable – The Reactor 40 CCU supports NMEA 2000 networking.
Stay Up To Date – Software updates are supported via GHC 50/Garmin MFD with the ActiveCaptain app.
In The Box
- SmartDrive actuator
- Mounting kit
- Documentation
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