Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Corepack, GHC 50
Garmin’s full hydraulic kit for inboards, outboards and sterndrives, with touchscreen control.
Amazon $4,399.99$4,399.99
HydraulicYes
3.2/5
A complete hydraulic autopilot for outboard and sterndrive boats up to about 35 ft.
- HydraulicSteering
- To 35 ftBoat size
- YesDrive in pack
- YesNMEA 2000
Check price at Amazon$2,899.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Virtual rudder feedback, so no rudder sensor to mount
- Pump covers 80 to 250 cc cylinders
- Comes with the AP44 rotary control head
Cons
- Maker pack is for boats to about 35 ft; bigger needs the high-capacity pack
- Retailer listings disagree on part numbers and pump naming
The Simrad AP44 VRF family
Every Simrad AP44 VRF model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own steering type.
| Model | Steering | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simrad AP44 VRF Pack Medium Capacity (this one) | Hydraulic | 3.2/5 | $2,899.99 |
| Simrad AP44 VRF Pack High Capacity | Hydraulic | 3.6/5 | $3,849.99 |
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 | 000-13291-002 |
|---|---|
| Capability | |
| Steering type | Hydraulic |
| Boat size | To 35 ft |
| Hydraulic cylinder range | 80 to 250 cc |
| Pack type | Complete pack |
| In the pack | |
| Contents | AP44 controller, NAC-2 computer, RPU80 hydraulic pump, Precision-9 compass, NMEA 2000 starter kit |
| Control head | AP44 |
| Control head included | Yes |
| Drive or pump included | Yes |
| Heading sensor | Precision-9 solid-state compass |
| Rudder feedback unit | No |
| Electrical | |
| Supply voltage | 12 V |
| NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk ng | Yes |
Alternatives in this steering type
Raymarine EV-150 Power Pilot Pack
A step-up hydraulic kit for small to medium powerboats with a single engine.
Amazon $1,672.91$1,672.91
HydraulicYes
Garmin Compact Reactor 40 Hydraulic, GHC 50
The cheapest complete Garmin autopilot, built for small single-outboard hydraulic boats.
Amazon $1,799.99$1,799.99
HydraulicTo 25 ftYes
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