BioMike
10.05.2021 12:46:07
On inboard boats, they are typically integrated with a bow thruster for very accurate control.
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On inboard boats, they are typically integrated with a bow thruster for very accurate control.
With the improvements and upgrades made to modern joystick systems, you can now install them on bigger and smaller sized vessels than you would have been able to in the past.
These systems are not only easier to install, but they are more reliable, refined, and even more ideal for users today.
High horse-powered boats often use more than one outboard motor to achieve the high level of horsepower they require. more
"The expansion of the system to single-outboard boat configurations is perfect for smaller center console and larger bay boats," says Ben Speciale, president of Yamaha Marine U.S. "The new joystick option, which is the same as that used on multi-outboard systems, allows boaters who desire single-outboard power to enjoy the majority of the benefits associated with multi-outboard Helm Master EX applications."
Helm Master EX boasts enhanced joystick maneuverability with smooth, quiet, precise operation, new single-function buttons and new features like DriftPoint Track, according to the engine manufacturer. Effortless Yamaha Autopilot can be adjusted with the joystick and includes functions such as course and heading hold, Track Point (NAV along waypoints), and two types of pattern steer that seamlessly integrate with Speed Control and Pattern Shift.
Joystick control was once a luxury only on big boats, but Yamaha's upgraded Helm Master integrated boat system brings that luxury to single outboard boats. Now available in single through quad outboard applications, Helm Master EX improves control and fishability for a wider range of boaters.
Helm Master EX suits a wide variety of boat applications, fits all current Yamaha DEC outboards and back-fits outboards creating a wider range of repower flexibility. more
Kelly explained that the Extended Run Thrusters in the system were developed exclusively for Cummins. The units are designed to run longer than traditional DC thrusters without overheating. They are 24 volt, but can be adapted to 12-volt systems too. Cummins provides thruster monitoring in the form of an LED indicator on the control pad so users can keep an eye on thruster run time and battery usage. [links]
When a company that builds popular pod drives comes out with a joystick system for inboards, one can’t help but wonder: Are they doing this because pods are losing traction? Does this mean pods have peaked? Not necessarily. The latest development at Cummins Marine seems to mean that inboards haven’t died off the way some had forecast. “There are still people out there attracted to shaft drive, especially in coastal areas,” said Randy Peterson, Director of Engineering at Marquis Yachts. He explained that Marquis and its sister company Carver are still working on new hull designs for pods, but they are also developing new models for inboards as well.
Thanks to Volvo Penta’s IPS and Cummins/MerCruiser’s Zeus packages, pod-driven owners have enjoyed joystick operation for about a decade now. Over the past couple of years, MerCruiser’s Axius and Volvo’s Joystick Driving System let owners of boats with Bravo Three and Duoprop drives respectively maneuver their vessels with joysticks. Even outboard owners have experienced the fun of joystick operation with systems from Teleflex and Yamaha. more
Additionally, Kelly emphasized that the Cummins Inboard Joystick is much simpler than the Zeus system. There are fewer components involved and they all go the plug-and-play route with easy-to-connect wires, relays, and solenoids, so adding that third station is bound to be a much more straightforward task.
The Cummins Inboard Joystick system is intended exclusively for docking. While some pod joysticks allow operators to run their boats in open water as well as no-wake zones, the Cummins product is intended for owners to use when they are maneuvering into their slips. [links]
Code Color Compatibility 318202 Black All tunnel thrusters 318203 Grey All tunnel thrusters [links]
. turns, where the boat can easily rotate on its own axis. The progressive Electronic Steering system provides ultra-comfortable steering and replaces the need for conventional hydraulic steering systems for non-joystick .
. length of the boat but, after identifying the type of electronic throttle control installed on board, it is installed rapidly in proximity of the control station selected, either on the flybridge or in the saloon. Moreover, . more
. any direction is a Joystick: simply lip the Joystick in the direction you wish to sail. You can even use the Joystick to turn your vessel around its own axis. The system is an extension .
The joystick system for relaxed, safe journeys Even in the tightest of spaces, the Marex OS 3D joystick system allows for intuitive ship control. It’s a simple principle: the operator moves the joystick . [links]