The Garmin Reactor™ 40 Kicker Autopilot with Stainless Steel Tilt Tube (010-00705-96) is a specialized heading and speed control system engineered specifically for small gasoline outboard motors up to 20 horsepower. Tailored for trolling applications, it delivers reliable heading hold, route tracking, and throttle management to keep small fishing vessels on course against wind, waves, and strong currents. The system features a solid-state 9-axis Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) that compensates for pitch, roll, and yaw, paired with an electric steering actuator, throttle actuator, and a heavy-duty stainless steel tilt tube designed to resist severe saltwater corrosion. Operation is handled via an included floating, sunlight-readable wireless remote featuring direct point-and-shoot steering control and instant drop-to-idle functionality, while standard NMEA 2000® connectivity allows effortless integration with compatible Garmin chartplotters and GHC™ helm displays.

In the Box

CCU (Course computer unit)
ECU (Electronic control unit)
ECU power cable
ECU to CCU interconnect cable
Steering actuator
Stainless steel tilt tube
Throttle actuator
Autopilot Remote
NMEA 2000^® drop cable (2 meters)
NMEA 2000 power cable
2 NMEA 2000 T-connectors
NMEA 2000 male terminator
NMEA 2000 female terminator
Documentation

Technical Specification

GHC 20

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)

Autopilot remote

Physical dimensions (W x H x D): 6.0” x 2.0” x 1.3” (15.2 x 5.2 x 3.2 cm)
Weight: 3.8 oz (109 g) without batteries
Display type: Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Display size: 1.2” (3.0 cm) diameter
Display resolution: 240 x 240 pixels
Power: 2 x AA batteries (sold separately

ECU 14

Dimensions: 6.9” x 5.6” x 2.6” (17.5 x 14.2 x 6.5 cm)
Supply voltage range: 10 to 32 volts
Operating temperature range: -20° to 70° C
Typical power consumption: 1 to 2 amps average depending on weather conditions
Water rating: IPX7

Steering Actuator

Dimensions:
- Motor side: Extends 4” (10.3 cm) from end of tilt tube
- Motor: 2.5” (6.2 cm) diameter
- Overall length: Closed 17.5” (44.5 cm); Extended 25.3” (64.4 cm)
Operating temperature range: -20° to 70° C
Water rating: IPX7