Garmin autopilot for trailerboats
An affordable solution for those who like to fish, troll, cruise and travel handsfree or shorthandedDesigned for outboard-powered boats up to around 9m in length, read trailerboats, Garmin’s GHP Compact Reactor Hydraulic Autopilot is the newest addition to its GHP autopilot series.
Based on the same advanced solid-state 9-axis AHRS technology as other autopilots in Garmin’s award-winning Reactor series, the new GHP Compact Reactor comes in three different configurations, all using a 1L pump, to offer flexible solutions for boaters who want to choose their pilot's features and cost.
The Compact Reactor Starter Pack includes the core autopilot components needed to install and use alongside a compatible chartplotter, such as Garmin’s echoMAP CHIRP combos and GPSMAP series.
Another configuration is available with a GHC 20 Autopilot Control Unit, while the third option adds both the GHC 20 and the Garmin-patented Shadow Drive.
Shadow Drive allows users to disengage the autopilot with a turn of the wheel, allowing them to always remain in control of the vessel for any quick manoeuvring or safety procedures. Having tested this feature ourselves on a number of occasions, we have to say it's pretty neat for quick back-to-wheel control.
Fully integrated with compatible Garmin electronics, the Compact Reactor series can be controlled directly from the chartplotter. The autopilot can also be engaged to follow Garmin’s Auto Guidance technology (when used with BlueChart g2 Vision charts), which eliminates the hassle of entering different waypoints to create a route to your destination.
Simply move the cursor on the map to where you want to go and the chartplotter will automatically plan the route from your vessel’s current location – avoiding shallow water and other charted obstructions – then engage the autopilot and away you go. Too easy. RRP from AU$1799. Further information, visit:
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