Garmin Reactor™ 40 Steer-By-Wire Corepack f-Volvo-Penta®w-GHC™ 50 Autopilot Instrument

Reactor™ 40 Steer-By-Wire Corepack for Volvo-Penta® with GHC™ 50 Autopilot Instrument

Every Captain Needs a Co-Pilot. Designed for yachts with a Volvo Penta system, this Reactor 40 autopilot steer-by-wire corepack gives you the extra hand you need, so you can explore paradise worry-free. 

Features:

• If you have a boat with a Volvo Penta system; this Reactor 40 corepack is the perfect companion.
• Yes, it features a solid-state 9-axis AHRS. And yes, that means you can mount it nearly anywhere.
• Even when you’re pitching or rolling, this autopilot reacts to sea conditions to keep you on course.
• You just want to get on the water, so we made calibration fast and easy. That’s the power of simplicity.
• Combine with your compatible Garmin chartplotter, and control your autopilot — from anywhere on your boat.
• Want more? The optional GHC™ 50 autopilot instrument enhances your autopilot experience.

COREPACK COMPATIBILITY

This corepack works with vessels that have Volvo Penta inboard performance systems and sterndrive joystick systems.

SOLID-STATE 9-AXIS AHRS

With its advanced solid-state 9-axis AHRS, you can mount Reactor 40 nearly anywhere, in any orientation. It even reduces power consumption, minimizes heading error, and more.

REACTS TO WATER CONDITIONS

Hold your course on the sea — this autopilot reacts to conditions, so you can remain confident even when you’re pitching or rolling.

SIMPLE CALIBRATION

All autopilots require commissioning and calibration. Reactor 40 makes it quick and easy.

WIRELESS REMOTE CAPABILITIES

Control your autopilot from anywhere on your boat by using your compatible Garmin devices, including the Reactor autopilot remote, select quatix® marine smartwatches, and more (requires a compatible Garmin chartplotter or GHC 50 autopilot instrument).

OPTIONAL GHC 50 BUNDLE

Combine the Reactor 40 hydraulic autopilot with the GHC 50 autopilot instrument to add a dedicated touchscreen autopilot display to your helm. Plus, GHC 50 allows you to share data and settings with Garmin MFDs and other installed Garmin devices.

POWERBOAT AND SAILING FEATURES

When connected to your compatible Garmin chartplotter, all Reactor 40 corepacks offer powerboat and sailing features, including heading hold and step turns — plus wind hold and tack/jibe when paired with a wind sensor (sold separately). You can even gain additional benefits such as the following route and Auto Guidance+™ features1.

CCU Specifications:

• Dimensions: 3 19/32" diameter (91.4 mm)
• Weight: 5.6 oz (159 g)
• Temperature range: From 5°F to 131°F (from -15°C to 55°C)
• Case material: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic, waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards
• CCU cable length: 9.5 ft (3 m)
• NMEA 2000 power input: 9-16V
• NMEA 2000 LEN: 3 (150 mA)

Buzzer/Alarm Specifications:

• Dimensions (L × Diameter): 29/32" × 1" (23 mm × 25 mm)
• Weight: 2.4 oz (68 g)
• Temperature range: from 5°F to 131°F (from -15°C to 55°C)
• Cable length: 10 ft (3.0 m)

Autopilot Gateway Specifications:

• Dimensions (L × Diameter): 5 1/8" × 2 3/8" x 1" (130 mm × 60 mm x 25 mm)
• Weight: Less than 1 oz (28 g)

What's in the Box?

• Reactor 40 CCU (Course Computer Unit)
• GHC™ 50 helm control display
• Volvo IPS gateway
• Interconnect cable
• Buzzer
• NMEA 2000® drop cables (2 meters)
• NMEA 2000 power cable
• NMEA 2000 T-connectors
• Male and female terminators
• Documentation

1 Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations.