Lowrance Outboard Pilot, Cable Steer
For single outboards with cable steering, where hydraulic packs do not apply.
Amazon $1,539.99$1,539.99
The Lowrance Outboard Pilot, Cable Steer is the better marine autopilot overall, rated 3.6 to 3.2. The Lowrance Outboard Pilot, Cable Steer leads on features and value. The Lowrance Outboard Pilot, Cable Steer costs $710 less ($1,539.99 vs $2,249.99).
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Garmin Reactor 40 Mechanical Corepack, GHC 50
For boats with a mechanical or solenoid steering drive that add Garmin control.
Amazon $2,249.99$2,249.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lowrance Outboard Pilot, Cable Steer for features (control head in the box, drive or pump included, heading sensor included, NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng vs control head in the box, heading sensor included, NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng) and value ($1,539.99 for the pack vs $2,249.99 for the pack).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mechanical, cable and solenoid marine autopilot; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Lowrance Outboard Pilot, Cable Steer | Garmin Reactor 40 Mechanical Corepack, GHC 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 49 $1,539.99 for the pack | 32 $2,249.99 for the pack |
| Capability range 30% | 50 boat size and cylinder range not published (neutral score used) | 50 boat size and cylinder range not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 100 control head in the box, drive or pump included, heading sensor included, NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng | 75 control head in the box, 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% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lowrance Outboard Pilot, Cable Steer | Garmin Reactor 40 Mechanical Corepack, GHC 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capability | ||
| Steering type | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Pack type | Complete pack | Core pack |
| In the pack | ||
| Contents | NAC-1 computer, helm drive, Point-1 GPS/compass, Auto/Standby switch | Reactor 40 course computer, GHC 50 autopilot instrument (mechanical, retrofit or solenoid drive sold separately) |
| Control head | Auto/Standby switch | GHC 50 touchscreen |
| Control head included | Yes | Yes |
| Drive or pump included | Yes | No |
| Heading sensor | Point-1 GPS antenna with compass | Solid-state 9-axis AHRS |
| Electrical | ||
| Supply voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng | Yes | Yes |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2022-06 |