Garmin Steering Actuator

Description

Link a compatible 5 HP to 20 HP kicker motor with the Garmin Steering Actuator, a 10V to 20V DC electronic servo designed for Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot systems. Its high-torque gear-driven motor uses a stainless steel drag link to connect with the kicker steering arm. Engine-bracket or transom-clamping installation should be planned around the 350 mm overall span and 85 mm actuator housing width.

Typical current draw ranges from 1.5A to 3A, with a 10A peak-load limit. The 2.2 kg, or 4.8 lb, actuator uses an IPX7-rated reinforced polymer housing. The supplied package includes the drag link and mounting hardware. Confirm the kicker motor’s steering-arm geometry, engine bracket, transom space, Reactor 40 Kicker compatibility, NMEA 2000 system connection, and electrical circuit before installation.

Key Specifications of the Garmin Steering Actuator

• The electronic steering actuator connects compatible 5 HP to 20 HP kicker motors with a Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot system.
• A high-torque gear-driven motor provides dual-direction pivot movement through the documented stainless steel drag-link steering connection.
• Operating voltage ranges from 10V to 20V DC, with 1.5A to 3A typical draw and a 10A peak-load limit.
• Engine-bracket or transom-clamping options require suitable installation space for the 350 mm actuator span and 85 mm housing width.
• The IPX7-rated reinforced polymer housing has a 2.2 kg weight, requiring mounting support appropriate for the installed actuator.
• A proprietary Garmin linkage joins the actuator with the kicker steering arm, requiring exact engine-arm compatibility before installation.
• The package includes a stainless steel drag link and mounting hardware for the documented kicker-steering actuator configuration.

Drive and Kicker Integration

This Garmin actuator is one component of a Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot system, not a complete autopilot package. It requires the compatible Reactor 40 Kicker ECU, control interface, heading sensor, NMEA 2000 network, power supply, and correctly fitted mechanical linkage. The exact kicker engine and steering-arm geometry determine whether the drag link and mounting arrangement fit the installation.

Plan the engine-bracket or transom-clamping location around clearance for the 350 mm actuator span, 85 mm housing width, full pivot movement, and cable routing. Confirm 10V to 20V DC supply capability and a circuit that supports the 10A peak-load limit. Follow Garmin instructions for mount placement, linkage alignment, wiring, NMEA 2000 integration, and commissioning.

Why Choose the Garmin Steering Actuator

The Garmin Steering Actuator provides an electronic kicker-steering connection for compatible 5 HP to 20 HP engines used with Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot systems. Its stainless steel drag link, 10V to 20V supply, 1.5A to 3A typical draw, 10A peak limit, IPX7 housing, 350 mm span, 85 mm width, and 2.2 kg weight give buyers defined fitment checks before selecting an actuator.

Setup and Network Considerations

Confirm that the kicker motor falls within the specified 5 HP to 20 HP range and is compatible with the Garmin steering linkage. Check engine-bracket or transom-clamping space, steering-arm geometry, 350 mm span, full-pivot clearance, 10V to 20V supply, 10A circuit capacity, and Reactor 40 Kicker system requirements. Follow Garmin documentation for drag-link fitment, mount installation, NMEA 2000 connection, and configuration.

Warranty and Support

Garmin warranty terms vary by product and region, and the supplied specifications do not provide a named warranty period for this steering actuator. Mulmarine.com can help you review kicker-engine range, steering-arm compatibility, mount location, actuator dimensions, 10V to 20V power needs, 10A circuit capacity, and required Reactor 40 Kicker system components before purchase. Review the applicable Garmin warranty coverage and documented package contents before ordering.

Before Ordering the Garmin Steering Actuator

Confirm that your kicker outboard is within the 5 HP to 20 HP range and has a compatible steering arm for the Garmin drag link. You should verify engine-bracket or transom-clamping space, 350 mm actuator span, 85 mm housing width, full-pivot clearance, 10V to 20V supply, 10A circuit capacity, NMEA 2000 integration, and compatible Reactor 40 Kicker system components before purchase.