A bigger tiller pilot for coastal sailboats up to 10,000 lb that does not need a network.
Amazon $594.43
For anglers who troll behind a small gasoline kicker motor and want heading hold.
- Kicker motorSteering
- YesDrive in pack
- YesNMEA 2000
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Steers a small gasoline kicker motor for trolling
- Floating handheld remote included
- Throttle actuator adjusts speed
- 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.
| Model | Steering | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Compact Reactor 40 Hydraulic, GHC 50 | Hydraulic | 3.1/5 | $1,799.99 |
| Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Corepack, GHC 50 | Hydraulic | 3.2/5 | $4,399.99 |
| Garmin Reactor 40 Mechanical Corepack, GHC 50 | Mechanical | 3.2/5 | $2,249.99 |
| Garmin Reactor 40 Steer-by-Wire, GHC 50 | Steer-by-wire | 3.1/5 | $2,799.99 |
| Garmin Reactor 40 Yamaha Helm Master, GHC 50 | Steer-by-wire | 3.0/5 | $3,449.99 |
| Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot, GHC 50 (this one) | Kicker motor | 3.3/5 | $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 number | 010-02794-10 |
|---|---|
| Capability | |
| Steering type | Kicker motor |
| Pack type | Complete pack |
| In the pack | |
| Contents | Reactor 40 kicker autopilot with steering actuator, stainless steel tilt tube, throttle actuator, floating remote, GHC 50 instrument |
| Control head | GHC 50 touchscreen and floating remote |
| Control head included | Yes |
| Drive or pump included | Yes |
| Heading sensor | Solid-state 9-axis AHRS |
| Electrical | |
| Supply voltage | 12 V |
| NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng | Yes |
| Support | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2022-06 |
Alternatives in this steering type
A low-cost tiller pilot for small coastal sailboats up to 6,600 lb.
Amazon $527.43For tiller-steered sailboats up to 13,200 lb that want an autopilot tied into a networked instrument system rather than a stand-alone tiller pilot.
Amazon $1,770.26Compare
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