Garmin SmartDrive Autopilot Actuator For Sailboats

• 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

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.

What To Love

Fits Most Vessels - The brushless linear actuator is suitable for a wide range of sailboats and catamarans (up to 45 feet/maximum 33 000 lbs displacement).

SmartDrive Actuator - This 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 AHRS - You can mount the Reactor 40 CCU nearly anywhere in any orientation.

Water Condition Reactions - This autopilot reacts to sea conditions so you can sail with confidence when pitching or rolling.

Calibrate With Ease - Reactor 40 makes commissioning and calibrating quick and easy.

Sail Your Way - Make Waves

Sailing At Your Fingertips - Combine the Reactor 40 sail corepack with the GHC 50 autopilot to add a dedicated touchscreen autopilot display to your helm.

Connected Ecosystem - When 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 Friendly - With a similar form factor to other linear drives SmartDrive is a fitting solution for retrofit installations.

Wireless Sailing - Control your autopilot from anywhere on your boat by using your compatible Garmin devices the Reactor autopilot remote selected quatix smartwatches and more.

Accesorise - Add the APK 10 autopilot keypad with rotary knob and tactile buttons for more precise control.

Smooth Sailing

Supports Your System - SmartDrive sail autopilot supports 12/24 VDC operation to suit a wide range of vessels.

Network Capable - The Reactor 40 CCU supports NMEA 2000 networking.

Stay Up To Date - Software updates are supported via GHC 50/Garmin MFD with the ActiveCaptain app.

In The Box

• SmartDrive actuator
• Mounting kit
• Documentation