Raymarine EV-150 Power Pilot Pack
A step-up hydraulic kit for small to medium powerboats with a single engine.
Amazon $1,672.91$1,672.91
The Raymarine EV-150 Power Pilot Pack is the better marine autopilot overall, rated 3.2 to 3.1. The Raymarine EV-150 Power Pilot Pack leads on capability range and warranty. The Raymarine EV-150 Power Pilot Pack costs $127.08 less ($1,672.91 vs $1,799.99).
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Garmin Compact Reactor 40 Hydraulic, GHC 50
The cheapest complete Garmin autopilot, built for small single-outboard hydraulic boats.
Amazon $1,799.99$1,799.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Raymarine EV-150 Power Pilot Pack for capability range (cylinders to 230 cc vs boats to 25 ft) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hydraulic steering marine autopilot; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Raymarine EV-150 Power Pilot Pack | Garmin Compact Reactor 40 Hydraulic, GHC 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 45 $1,672.91 for the pack | 42 $1,799.99 for the pack |
| Capability range 30% | 29 cylinders to 230 cc | 14 boats to 25 ft |
| Features 25% | 100 control head in the box, drive or pump included, heading sensor included, NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng | 100 control head in the box, drive or pump included, heading sensor included, NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng |
| Power draw 10% | 11 300 mA standby | 50 standby draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Raymarine EV-150 Power Pilot Pack | Garmin Compact Reactor 40 Hydraulic, GHC 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capability | ||
| Steering type | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Boat size | - | To 25 ft |
| Hydraulic cylinder range | 80 to 230 cc | - |
| Pack type | Complete pack | Complete pack |
| In the pack | ||
| Contents | p70Rs control head, EV-1 sensor core, ACU-150, Type 1 hydraulic drive, cable kit | Compact Reactor 40 hydraulic autopilot with GHC 50 instrument |
| Control head | p70Rs | GHC 50 touchscreen |
| Control head included | Yes | Yes |
| Drive or pump included | Yes | Yes |
| Heading sensor | EV-1 9-axis sensor core | Solid-state 9-axis AHRS |
| Electrical | ||
| Supply voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Standby draw | 300 mA | - |
| Max drive current | 7 A | - |
| NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng | Yes | Yes |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2022-06 |