Garmin Autopilot Sea Trial on a Garmin Reactor 40, Hydraulic 1.2 Liter Autopilot Pump

any amount of your support is very appreciated, Thank You... Prop Clear!!!

[hoochdog]

Wow! The calibration method for the Garmin vs the older system is so much better! I can't wait to see your autopilot in the ocean when you do a waypoint navigation test. Congrats on another awesome improvement on your boat. Not only is this a much better system, but a much safer system when you are doing those long distance treks. Excellent work, Captain!

[andrewfyakim]

Hi Capt... another great video!... This new technology is fantastic, as is your installation! Good choice with going to a Garmin.... In the 1980's I installed a Navico autopilot on our 35' CT. It was coupled to a Ross LORAN, and did a pretty good job for about 2 years. I also installed three others, for friends, on their boats... After 2 years, the autopilots started to fail; all 4 of them started having the same issues. (The autopilots would malfunction, and turn hard-to-starboard without notice; a very dangerous situation)... Navico kept selling us very expensive replacement modules and other parts, but none of the new parts worked very long. After an investigation, it was found that Navico had intentionally installed a 'dooms-day chip' in the units; and made a lot of extra money trying to sell the replacement parts. There was a law suit, but none of the boat owners I know of got compensated. We bought all the units from BOAT/US (Yes, BOAT/US used to have a huge, nation-wide marine products supply company, and later sold out to West Marine)... I was surprised and disappointed that BOAT/US would not stand behind the autopilots products, and nor did they get involved with the Navico law suit. I suppose the words 'law suit' scares a lot of companies away...

[Glory-Days-Fishing]

Congratulations on a successful install Captain! I now know for sure I will be doing this install myself. I will take your advice to go with the larger pump when I purchase this as soon as I take delivery of the new 256cc. Thanks again for the great videos and if you’re ever in the Charleston area you and the Mrs. are welcome here anytime and the fishing is on me!!

[MYNautiGirl]

Thanks for the videos on the Garmin Reactor 40, I'm looking at installing it into my 41' power boat (using the existing older autopilot pump). Looks like a very solid system.

[Aaron.Davis]

Good afternoon Captain and Congrats on another fine upgrade. I'm 3 months away from using my boat (Connecticut) and I enjoy that you take us along for the ride. I'm heading to Tampa in 10 days and bringing along the Yammy Waverunner. This will be my first out-of-state trip with it. Hoping to ride with the Fl Ski Rider on the 12th. Stay Safe! A really bad case of cabin fever ... LOL 😎

[joeybayer]

Every time I watch one of your videos I simply sit and root for your success. I really enjoy your thoughtfulness and focus on safety and the love for your boat and its equipment. I simply wish you would get a great sponsor that would get you a boat with a sea keeper because I swear as much as you love sitting in that boat and fishing you're experiencing a lot of Shake Rattle and roll that you otherwise would not have to lol. I have one in mind and I can't fathom ever having another boat without one. Anyhow good luck love the shows man!

[denislaouenan]

Thanks Capt, I gave up on the magnetic fluxgate compass when I upgraded my systems. GPS compass are now not much more expensive than magnetic, they are very reliable and work out the box with little set up. They are extremely precise and can compensate swell and boat movement on your fish finder. They also include air temp and other extras. I was not aware of the helm sensor and thought this was a great safety device to unable Helm steering without pressing any button, I checked with the brand of my system and they also have it so I ordered. Things you didn't know existed yesterday become a must have the next day. (crazy stuff). Thanks for great series of videos on your outfitting. Fair winds!

[mvintrigue-trawlerdiy]

Very glad to see that the new system works good and works the first time. I am still waiting on mine to arrive. I am glad I went with all Garmin so it should be plug and play just like yours. Great job brother!

[benduea]

Thanks Capt. This will be helpful for anyone in the future that gets an autopilot!

[michaelcountssr.]

bet you are excited to get that installed and tested! enjoy!

[l.mandemaker]

You made a nice installation and I'm glad it all went well for you. I also installed a Garmin autopilot with chartplotter 3 years ago, but from the start it has not kept the boat (a Fisher 30 North Easter) properly on course. Both the pump and CPU have been replaced for free, and all with Garmin's support, but unfortunately it hasn't led to the desired result so far. Hopefully I will find someone who will help me with it to let the machine do its job.

[juanmore]

Have my new Garmin 1243 chart plotter MFD and a new Garmin Reactor 40 system coming.
Should be here this week. I’m have to apologize, I used a Nadine electronics company, here in South Texas. Otherwise, I’d have bought through your links, Captain. Can’t wait to get it installed and running. Excited.
(Just replacing an old Garmin system)

[beozzie]

Thank you Captain for this full series.. Well done

[Kaptajneye]

I have the same autopilot like you. I use my boat for trolling for salmon. I run my engine between 1000 and 1500 rpm. and i rarely hear my pump. Its so nice 😊

[robertsmontgomery]

Thank goodness for your help. I’m so glad to know that the Garmin Autopilot is so much better than the Raymarine. I had a Raymarine on a Nomad houseboat and was not impressed with the low speed trolling issue. I’m installing a Garmin on my pontoon boat and really hoped to was better than the Raymarine. Your very thorough videos are so very helpful. What a nice thing to no have your GREAT videos to help install this Garmin. I wondered if you are at all close to DeLand ? I’ll be there in the future to take lessons on the small Aventura Ultra Lite seaplane I’ll be building soon .
Thanks Again so very much. 💫💫💫💫💫

[wildliferanch]

Bahamas trips gonna be a whole lot more relaxing now!

[shukry]

Great! No doubt this one more better than old one im happy to see everything work perfectly good work.next video lets see for the way points long range stay safe captain

[hunterboat]

Love your videos. Thank you for sharing. I will be sea trialing my new Garmin AP as soon as it warms up in the North.

[JohnBraman]

did the old one just track a straight line? or did it follow the chart plotter path?

[sharronhumphries]

Excellent video captain, thank you for sharing !!!.