Designed for Use with Kicker Motors
- Specially designed for boats with
small gasoline outboard motors up to
20 horsepower
- Helps maintain heading hold and route to keep you on course — even
against wind, waves or heavy current
- Includes convenient floating handheld remote control with a bright,
sunlight-readable display
- Easily fine-tune autopilot throttle setting with the touch of a button
to quickly drop to idle speed when netting a fish
- Easy to install and integrate with included GHC 20 autopilot display,
compatible Garmin chartplotters or NMEA 2000
® network-compatible
GPS system
Whether you’re going for salmon, trout, walleye or some other species or just
taking your sailboat out of the marina, your Reactor 40 kicker autopilot can
help you maintain heading hold and route to keep you on course — even against
wind, waves or heavy current.
Easy-to-use Remote Control
The Reactor 40 kicker autopilot includes a convenient floating handheld
remote control with a bright, sunlight-readable display. Quickly and easily
fine-tune your autopilot throttle setting with the touch of a button, and
quickly drop to idle speed when netting a fish or coming up to a mooring.
Enjoy easy integration with the included GHC 20 autopilot display, compatible
Garmin chartplotters or NMEA 2000 network-compatible GPS system for a seamless
onboard setup.
In the box
- GHC™ 20
- CCU (Course computer unit)
- ECU (Electronic control unit)
- ECU power cable
- ECU to CCU interconnect cable
- Steering actuator
- Throttle actuator
- Autopilot Remote
- Documentation
Manuals
GHC 20 autopilot helm controller
Take Control of Your Autopilot
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Compatible with legacy Garmin autopilots as well as newer
Garmin autopilots; can be controlled with quatix® marine watch
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Large, bright 4-inch color glass-bonded display with anti-glare
finish
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Easy to read from a distance and 170 degree viewing angle
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Enhanced night time readability with backlight dimmer and full
color or new red/black or green/black color schemes
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Enhanced daylight readability with new high-contrast color
option
The GHC 20 autopilot helm controller is compatible with newer
Garmin autopilots as well as legacy models on both power and sail vessels.
It's large, bright 4-inch color display is easy to read at a
distance and 170 degree viewing angle. Glass-bonded anti-glare lens prevents
fogging and increases contrast. Daylight readability is enhanced with a
high-contrast color scheme. For enhanced night visibility, you have a choice
of red/black, green/black or the normal night mode color scheme along with a
dimmer control.
An optional handheld wireless remote control is available;
however, for the highest level of convenience, control the GHC 20 using
quatix, the world’s first marine GPS navigation watch featuring ANT® wireless
technology. Power is supplied by the NMEA 2000® network. Included are 2 trim
snap piece cover options which allow you to match the GHC 20 with the new
GPSMAP® 500/700 series, GPSMAP 8000 Glass Helm series or legacy Garmin
chartplotters.
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.3 " x 4.4 " x 1.9 " (10.9 x 11.2 x 4.8
cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 320 x 240 pixels
Display type: QVGA color LCD display
NMEA output: NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000®
Supply voltage: Powered by NMEA 2000 bus, 9-16 VDC, units operate
up to 32 VDC
Operating temperature: -15° C to 70 C° (5° F to 158° F)
Max power consumption: 3W
Viewing angle: 170°
Brightness: 1200 cd/m2 (NIT)
Water rating: IPX7
NMEA 2000 LEN (Load Equivalency Number): 7 (350 mA at 9VDC)
Rugged, Water-resistant Remote Places Autopilot Control in the
Palm of Your Hand
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Provides easy, convenient mode and steering control for your
Garmin autopilot
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Gesture control for heading hold and course corrections lets
you simply point the remote where you want to go
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Features a bright, sunlight-readable color display and an
ergonomic design for comfort and control
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Programmable preset buttons allow quick access to your favorite
functions
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Water-resistant design floats, in case it’s dropped in the
water
Boasting a bright, sunlight-readable color display and an
enhanced user experience, the Autopilot Remote also features a comfortable
ergonomic design and programmable presets for quick access to your favorite
functions. You can control steering with ease. The remote even lets you use
gestures for heading hold and course corrections; just point the remote where
you want to go. No need to worry if the remote takes a trip overboard, because
it’s water-resistant and it floats. The Autopilot Remote includes both wrist
and neck lanyards as well as a mountable cradle. And with a 45’ range, it’s
never been easier to place autopilot control in the palm of your hand.
For use with GHC 20 and compatible¹ chartplotters to control your
autopilot.
¹Compatible chartplotters include GPSMAP
7x2/9x2/12x2 Touch, 10x2/12x2, 74/7600, 84/8600 and newer models.
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Physical dimensions (W x H x D): 6.0” x 2.0” x 1.3” (15.2 x 5.2 x
3.2 cm)
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Weight: 3.8 oz (109 g) without batteries
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Display type: Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel
(MIP)
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Display size: 1.2” (3.0 cm) diameter
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Display resolution: 240 x 240 pixels
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Power: 2 x AA batteries (sold separately)
Manual Name
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Revision
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Revision Date
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Part Number
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Action
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Instructions
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A
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Dec 2018
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190-02451-92
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Download
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Important Safety and Product Information
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A
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Nov 2018
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190-02451-93
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Download
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One of the main components of your autopilot system, the Electronic
Control Unit (ECU) controls the actuators based on information received from the
Course Computer Unit (CCU).
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Dimensions: 6.9” x 5.6” x 2.6” (17.5 x 14.2 x 6.5 cm)
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Supply voltage range: 10 to 32 volts
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Operating temperature range: -20° to 70° C
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Typical power consumption: 1 to 2 amps average depending on
weather conditions
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Water rating: IPX7
This mechanical linear actuator mounts through the tilt tube of
your kicker motor and is driven by the autopilot system to provide precise
steering control.
Install under your engine cover and connect to the existing
throttle linkage to add electronic throttle control via your autopilot system.
Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker Engine Compatibility
Yamaha F9.9 08-newer
Yamaha T9.9 08-newer
Yamaha T8 08-newer
Yamaha 15 07-newer
Yamaha 20 07-newer
Honda 8 01-newer
Honda 9.9 01-newer
Honda 15 03-newer
Honda 20 03-newer
Mercury 8 05-newer
Mercury 9.9 05-newer
Mercury 9.9 Bigfoot & Pro 05-newer
Mercury 15 EFI 2018-newer
Mercury 20 EFI 2018-newer
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Throttle control is
designed for tiller configured outboards only. Compatibility for remote throttle
control configurations may require customized installation.