Raymarine ST1000+ Tiller Pilot
A low-cost tiller pilot for small coastal sailboats up to 6,600 lb.
Amazon $527.43$527.43
The Raymarine ST1000+ Tiller Pilot is the better marine autopilot overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The Raymarine ST1000+ Tiller Pilot leads on value and warranty. The Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot, GHC 50 wins on features. The Raymarine ST1000+ Tiller Pilot costs $2,472.56 less ($527.43 vs $2,999.99).
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Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot, GHC 50
For anglers who troll behind a small gasoline kicker motor and want heading hold.
Amazon $2,999.99$2,999.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Raymarine ST1000+ Tiller Pilot for value ($527.43 for the pack vs $2,999.99 for the pack) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot, GHC 50 for features (control head in the box, drive or pump included, heading sensor included, NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng vs control head in the box, drive or pump included, heading sensor included).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tiller and kicker marine autopilot; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Raymarine ST1000+ Tiller Pilot | Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot, GHC 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 98 $527.43 for the pack | 18 $2,999.99 for the pack |
| Capability range 30% | 8 up to 6,600 lb displacement | 50 boat size and cylinder range not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 75 control head in the box, drive or pump included, heading sensor included | 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) | 50 standby draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Raymarine ST1000+ Tiller Pilot | Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot, GHC 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capability | ||
| Steering type | Tiller | Kicker motor |
| Boat size | To 6,600 lb | - |
| Max displacement | 6,600 lb | - |
| Pack type | Self-contained | Complete pack |
| In the pack | ||
| Contents | Self-contained tiller pilot with built-in compass and linear drive | Reactor 40 kicker autopilot with steering actuator, stainless steel tilt tube, throttle actuator, floating remote, GHC 50 instrument |
| Control head | Built-in keypad and LCD | GHC 50 touchscreen and floating remote |
| Control head included | Yes | Yes |
| Drive or pump included | Yes | Yes |
| Heading sensor | Built-in fluxgate compass | Solid-state 9-axis AHRS |
| Electrical | ||
| Supply voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng | No | Yes |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2022-06 |