Raymarine EV-200 Sail Pilot System
For mid-size sailboats with an existing mechanical drive, or a buyer adding one separately.
Amazon $2,499.99$2,499.99
The Raymarine EV-200 Sail Pilot System is the better marine autopilot overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The Raymarine EV-200 Sail Pilot System leads on warranty. The Garmin Reactor 40 Mechanical Corepack, GHC 50 costs $250 less ($2,249.99 vs $2,499.99).
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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 Raymarine EV-200 Sail Pilot System for 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 mechanical, cable and solenoid marine autopilot; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Raymarine EV-200 Sail Pilot System | Garmin Reactor 40 Mechanical Corepack, GHC 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 27 $2,499.99 for the pack | 32 $2,249.99 for the pack |
| Capability range 30% | 95 up to 24,000 lb displacement | 50 boat size and cylinder range not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 75 control head in the box, heading sensor included, NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng | 75 control head in the box, 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-200 Sail Pilot System | Garmin Reactor 40 Mechanical Corepack, GHC 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capability | ||
| Steering type | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Boat size | To 24,000 lb | - |
| Max displacement | 24,000 lb | - |
| Pack type | Core pack, drive sold separately | Core pack |
| In the pack | ||
| Contents | p70s control head, EV-1 sensor core, ACU-200 (Type 1 mechanical drive sold separately) | Reactor 40 course computer, GHC 50 autopilot instrument (mechanical, retrofit or solenoid drive sold separately) |
| Control head | p70s | GHC 50 touchscreen |
| Control head included | Yes | Yes |
| Drive or pump included | No | No |
| Heading sensor | EV-1 9-axis sensor core | Solid-state 9-axis AHRS |
| Rudder feedback unit | No | - |
| Electrical | ||
| Supply voltage | 12/24 V | 12 V |
| Standby draw | 300 mA | - |
| Max drive current | 15 A | - |
| NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng | Yes | Yes |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2022-06 |