Garmin GHC 50 Marine Autopilot Touchscreen Display

Description

The Garmin GHC 50 Marine Autopilot Touchscreen Display is a dedicated five-inch touchscreen control head for compatible Garmin Reactor and GHP autopilot systems. It provides a bright edge-to-edge glass interface for engaging standby and autopilot modes, adjusting heading, monitoring steering status, and accessing supported autopilot functions. This is a control display only and does not include a course computer, steering drive, heading sensor, rudder-feedback sensor, or autopilot ECU.

The GHC 50 connects through NMEA 2000 and Garmin Marine Network connections, supports 9V to 32V DC systems, and is rated IPX7 for exposed helm installations. It can be mounted flush, flat, or on an optional bracket. The package includes trim snap covers, NMEA 2000 cable, and mounting hardware; confirm compatibility with the existing Garmin autopilot generation and network before purchase.

Key Specifications

• Five-inch Garmin marine autopilot touchscreen control display.
• Designed for compatible Garmin Reactor 40 and selected GHP autopilot systems.
• Provides a touchscreen interface for autopilot control, steering status, and supported navigation functions.
• Does not include a steering actuator, pump, course computer, ECU, heading sensor, or rudder-feedback sensor.
• Supports 9V to 32V DC electrical systems.
• Connects through NMEA 2000 and compatible Garmin Marine Network integration.
• Uses approximately 4.5W at full brightness and has a listed maximum current draw of 0.7A.
• Measures approximately 140 mm wide by 105 mm high, weighs approximately 0.3 kg, and has IPX7 water protection.

System Integration

The GHC 50 is a control interface, not a complete autopilot. It requires a compatible Garmin Reactor or supported GHP course computer, ECU, steering drive, heading sensor, power system, and NMEA 2000 backbone. Confirm the existing autopilot model and software generation before replacing an older display or adding a second control station.

It can be used as a dedicated touchscreen autopilot controller alongside a compatible Garmin chartplotter. A chartplotter is not necessarily required for basic autopilot control, but route-based steering and navigation functions depend on compatible networked navigation sources and correct system configuration.

Installation Considerations

Select a flush, flat, or bracket-mount helm position with clear visibility, suitable panel space, rear connector clearance, and protection consistent with the IPX7 rating. Route the NMEA 2000 and Garmin Marine Network cables with strain relief and keep connectors protected from standing water. Confirm network power, software compatibility, display recognition, and control operation during autopilot commissioning.

Before Ordering

Confirm compatibility with the installed Garmin Reactor or GHP autopilot system, available NMEA 2000 backbone, Garmin Marine Network requirement where applicable, 9V to 32V supply, chosen flush, flat, or bracket mounting location, 140 mm by 105 mm display space, rear cable clearance, network software compatibility, and all required autopilot electronics before purchase.