Garmin APK™ 10 Autopilot Keyboard - Horizontal

Enhance Your Helm with Effortless Autopilot Precision

Imagine navigating open waters with confidence, where every heading adjustment feels instinctive and responsive. The Garmin APK 10 Autopilot Keypad in horizontal orientation delivers exactly that for your Reactor 40 autopilot system. Boaters who demand reliable, hands-on control appreciate how this compact accessory transforms complex maneuvers into simple twists and taps, keeping your focus on the horizon rather than fumbling with screens.

Intuitive Controls Tailored for Real-World Boating

At the heart of the APK 10 is a robust rotary knob ringed by vivid LEDs that glow to indicate autopilot status—green for engaged, amber for standby, and more. Twist it for pinpoint heading changes, whether dodging waves or holding a steady course. Dedicated buttons for engage and disengage eliminate guesswork, letting you activate or halt autopilot in seconds during busy conditions.

• Multipurpose Flexibility: Customize the extra buttons to match your boat's needs—sync with thrusters, adjust sensitivity, or integrate shadow drive for intuitive steering overrides.
• Marine-Tough Build: Crafted from high-impact, fully gasketed plastic with an IPX7 water rating, it shrugs off spray, splashes, and downpours while operating from -15°C to 70°C.

Seamless Fit for Modern Helms

This low-profile keypad aligns perfectly with the sleek lines of your GHC 50 autopilot display and GPSMAP chartplotters, creating a unified console look. Available in horizontal mount, it saves precious dash space on flybridges or center consoles. Compass-safe up to 114 mm away, it won't interfere with your navigation instruments.

Plug-and-Play NMEA 2000 Integration

Installation boils down to one NMEA 2000 drop cable and T-connector—no extra power wiring needed, as it draws from the network. Whether retrofitting an older setup or building a new one, flush or surface mounting hardware gets you up and running fast. Boaters often share how this simplicity cuts setup time in half compared to bulkier controllers.

Technical Specifications

What's Included

• APK 10 autopilot keypad (horizontal)
• Backbone/drop cable (2 m) and T-connector for NMEA 2000 network
• Mounting hardware for flush and surface installation
• Documentation

Why Boaters Choose the APK 10 for Superior Handling

From coastal cruisers to offshore adventurers, this keypad stands out for its tactile feedback that remote screens can't match. Pair it with Reactor 40 for grid-shift steering on multi-engine vessels or solo watchstanding ease. Users rave about the status lights visible even in bright sunlight, reducing errors on long passages.