Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot, GHC 50

Last updated: November 9, 2026

Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot, GHC 50
3.3/5#5 of 5 in tiller and kicker autopilots
3.3

For anglers who troll behind a small gasoline kicker motor and want heading hold.

  • Kicker motorSteering
  • YesDrive in pack
  • YesNMEA 2000
Check price at Amazon$2,999.99

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Pros
  • Steers a small gasoline kicker motor for trolling
  • Floating handheld remote included
  • Throttle actuator adjusts speed
Cons
  • Only for small gasoline outboards (dealers say up to 20 to 25 hp)
  • Pricey for a trolling aid

The Garmin Reactor 40 family

Every Garmin Reactor 40 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own steering type.

ModelSteeringRatingPrice
Garmin Compact Reactor 40 Hydraulic, GHC 50Hydraulic3.1/5$1,799.99
Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Corepack, GHC 50Hydraulic3.2/5$4,399.99
Garmin Reactor 40 Mechanical Corepack, GHC 50Mechanical3.2/5$2,249.99
Garmin Reactor 40 Steer-by-Wire, GHC 50Steer-by-wire3.1/5$2,799.99
Garmin Reactor 40 Yamaha Helm Master, GHC 50Steer-by-wire3.0/5$3,449.99
Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot, GHC 50 (this one)Kicker motor3.3/5$2,999.99

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its steering type. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Model number010-02794-10
Capability
Steering typeKicker motor
Pack typeComplete pack
In the pack
ContentsReactor 40 kicker autopilot with steering actuator, stainless steel tilt tube, throttle actuator, floating remote, GHC 50 instrument
Control headGHC 50 touchscreen and floating remote
Control head includedYes
Drive or pump includedYes
Heading sensorSolid-state 9-axis AHRS
Electrical
Supply voltage12 V
NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ngYes
Support
Warranty1 year
Released2022-06

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