Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Corepack, GHC 50
Garmin’s full hydraulic kit for inboards, outboards and sterndrives, with touchscreen control.
Amazon $4,399.99$4,399.99
The Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Corepack, GHC 50 is the better marine autopilot overall, rated 3.2 to 2.9. The Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Corepack, GHC 50 leads on capability range. The Raymarine EV-200 Power Pilot Pack wins on value and warranty. The Raymarine EV-200 Power Pilot Pack costs $900 less ($3,499.99 vs $4,399.99).
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Raymarine EV-200 Power Pilot Pack
For medium to large hydraulic powerboats that need the heavier 15 A drive electronics.
Amazon $3,499.99$3,499.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Corepack, GHC 50 for capability range (cylinders to 393 cc vs cylinders to 230 cc).
- Choose the Raymarine EV-200 Power Pilot Pack for value ($3,499.99 for the pack vs $4,399.99 for the pack) 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 | Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Corepack, GHC 50 | Raymarine EV-200 Power Pilot Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 1 $4,399.99 for the pack | 11 $3,499.99 for the pack |
| Capability range 30% | 65 cylinders to 393 cc | 29 cylinders to 230 cc |
| 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% | 50 standby draw not published (neutral score used) | 11 300 mA standby |
| Warranty 5% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Corepack, GHC 50 | Raymarine EV-200 Power Pilot Pack | |
|---|---|---|
| Capability | ||
| Steering type | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Hydraulic cylinder range | 65 to 393 cc | 80 to 230 cc |
| Pack type | Complete pack | Complete pack |
| In the pack | ||
| Contents | Reactor 40 course computer, SmartPump v2, GHC 50 autopilot instrument, NMEA 2000 cables and terminators | Type 1 hydraulic pump, p70Rs control head, EV-1 sensor core, ACU-200 |
| Control head | GHC 50 touchscreen | p70Rs |
| Control head included | Yes | Yes |
| Drive or pump included | Yes | Yes |
| Heading sensor | Solid-state 9-axis AHRS | EV-1 9-axis sensor core |
| Electrical | ||
| Supply voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Standby draw | - | 300 mA |
| Max drive current | - | 15 A |
| NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng | Yes | Yes |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Released | 2022-06 | 2013-06 |