Reactor™ 40 Sail Corepack with SmartDrive™ – No Display
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.
Course Computer Unit (Reactor™ 40)
Our CCU is the brain of the Reactor 40 autopilot system, containing sensory equipment used to determine heading and rate of turn. Connect the CCU to the NMEA 2000® network to communicate with your GHC™ 20 and optional NMEA 2000-compatible devices.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 3 19/32″ diameter (91.4 mm)
- Weight: 5.6 oz (159 g)
- Temperature range: From -15 C to +55 C (5 F to 131 F)
- Case material: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic, waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards
- CCU cable length: 9.5 ft (3 m)
- NMEA 2000® power input: 9-16 V
- NMEA 2000 LEN: 3 (150 mA)
SmartDrive™
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.
FITS YOUR VESSEL
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 a 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.
Specifications:
- Drive unit type: Mechanical linear
- Maximum boat displacement: 33,000 lbs (15,000 kg)
- Stroke length: 12″ (300 mm)
- Maximum thrust (adjustable software setting): High: 1050 lbs (476 kg), Medium: 600 lbs (272 kg), Low: 400 lbs (181 kg)
- Dimensions, including base, mid-stroke (WxHxD): 4.5″ x 7.75″ x 27.6″ (114 x 197 x 700 mm)
- Weight: 19.8 lbs (9 kg)
- Supply voltage: 10 to 32 Vdc
- Average typical current at 12 V: 0.8 to 5 A, depending on conditions
- Peak momentary current: 25 A
- Lock-to-lock time: 11 seconds
- Operating temperature: -20° to 55° C (-4° to 131° F)
- Water ingress: IPX7
In The Box:
- Reactor™ CCU (course computer unit)
- SmartDrive™ actuator
- Buzzer
- Power cables
- 2 m backbone/drop cable, T-connectors, power cable, and terminators for the NMEA 2000® network
- Mounting hardware
- Documentation
Brochure (pdf)

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