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Overview THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY. FOR TIMELESS ADVENTURE.
The Reactor 40 sail corepack with SmartDrive actuator is the first sailboat autopilot to use a brushless linear actuator with built-in ECU. Get precise rudder awareness with minimal mechanical wear.
BUILT-IN ECU FULLY ENGINEERED AND MADE BY GARMIN
PREMIUM AUTOPILOT PERFORMANCE WITH MAXIMUM THRUST UP TO 1,050 LBS
CONTACTLESS RUDDER POSITION SENSOR FOR SUPERIOR RELIABILITY AND FEWER MOVING PARTS
SIMILAR FORM FACTOR TO OTHER ACTUATORS ALLOWS EASY REPLACEMENT FOR RETROFIT
USER-ADJUSTABLE MAX FORCE OUTPUT SUITS A WIDE RANGE OF VESSELS
MORE ACCURATE TACK AND GYBE WITH ADJUSTABLE SPEED, AUTO RESPONSE AND IMPROVED UPWIND HOLD
WHAT YOU’LL LOVEFITS YOUR VESSELThe brushless linear actuator is suitable for a wide range of sailboats and catamarans (up to 45 feet/maximum 33,000 lbs displacement).
SMARTDRIVE ACTUATORThis product is the first sailboat autopilot to use a brushless DC motor with built-in ECU to provide superior performance and simplified installation.
SOLID-STATE 9-AXIS AHRSYou can mount the Reactor 40 CCU nearly anywhere, in any orientation.
WATER CONDITION REACTIONSThis autopilot reacts to sea conditions so you can sail with confidence – when pitching or rolling.
CALIBRATE WITH EASEReactor 40 makes commissioning and calibrating quick and easy.
SAIL YOUR WAYMAKE WAVESSAILING AT YOUR FINGERTIPSCombine the Reactor 40 sail corepack with the GHC 50 autopilot to add a dedicated touchscreen autopilot display to your helm.
CONNECTED ECOSYSTEMWhen connected to a compatible gWind sensor, the autopilot can hold wind angles for improved wind hold performance. Enjoy more accurate tack and gybe with adjustable speeds, auto response and more.
RETROFIT FRIENDLYWith a similar form factor to other linear drives, SmartDrive is a fitting solution for retrofit installations.
WIRELESS SAILINGControl your autopilot from anywhere on your boat by using your compatible Garmin devices – the Reactor autopilot remote, select quatix smartwatches and more.
ACCESSORIZE YOUR WAYAdd the APK 10 autopilot keypad with rotary knob and tactile buttons for more precise control.
SMOOTH SAILINGSUPPORTS YOUR SYSTEMSmartDrive sail autopilot supports 12/24 VDC operation to suit a wide range of vessels.
NETWORK CAPABLEThe Reactor 40 CCU supports NMEA 2000 networking.
STAY UP TO DATESoftware updates are supported via GHC 50/Garmin MFD with the ActiveCaptain app.
Specs
Reactor 40 CCU (course computer unit)
SmartDrive actuator
GHC 50 display
In the Box
Reactor CCU (course computer unit)
SmartDrive actuator
GHC 50 display
Buzzer
Power cables
2 m backbone/drop cable, T-connectors, power cable and terminators for the NMEA 2000 network
Mounting hardware
Documentation
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Cases, Covers & Clips
Connectors
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