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title: "Garmin launches innovative SmartDrive autopilot for sailboats and catamarans"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/297645902.md"
description: "Garmin announced the launch of SmartDrive, an innovative autopilot system for sailboats and catamarans up to 45 feet. Utilizing a brushless linear actuator with a built-in ECU, it offers superior performance, reliability, and simplified installation. The system is available as a standalone unit for $3,499.99 or bundled with the Reactor 40 Sail Corepack starting at $4,499.99."
datetime: "2026-09-01T11:19:53.000Z"
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# Garmin launches innovative SmartDrive autopilot for sailboats and catamarans

The latest sailboat autopilot has been introduced, boasting a brushless linear actuator integrated with an ECU for enhanced performance, dependability, and easier setup. This groundbreaking technology is developed by Garmin, a leading marine electronics company. The innovation was unveiled on September 1, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. Garmin is identified as the frontrunner in marine electronics globally, and is listed as GRMN on NYSE.

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