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Joystick Piloting

Joystick Piloting

Joystick Piloting

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document describes the features and benefits of Mercury's Joystick Piloting system, designed to enhance boat maneuverability and control. It emphasizes ease of use, reliability, and integration with Mercury's marine technology.
Key Features:
  • Joystick Docking and Maneuvering: The system allows for easy docking and maneuvering with a proportional joystick that controls both throttle and steering with one hand.
  • SmartCraft® Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS): Combined with electro-hydraulic power steering, this feature ensures smooth and responsive control.
  • Maintenance: The system can be maintained while the boat is in the water, ensuring convenience and reduced downtime.
  • Warranty: Mercury offers an engine-matched warranty for long-term confidence in the system's reliability.
Advanced Functionalities:
  • Skyhook®: Utilizes GPS technology to maintain the boat's position and heading.
  • Route and Heading Control: Allows automatic course following and precise heading adjustments using a digital compass.
  • VesselView®: Provides centralized access to monitor all vessel systems and includes a Cruise Control feature.
Joystick Functionality:
  • Enables easy positioning of the boat in various directions and speeds.
  • Supports prolonged low-speed navigation through no-wake zones.
  • Auto trim feature optimizes engine trim when the joystick is engaged.
Safety and Reliability: The system includes Engine Guardian for protection and peace of mind, leveraging proven Mercury technology across different propulsion systems.
Engine Options:
  • Gas Sterndrive: 4.5L, 6.2L, and 8.2L options.
  • Diesel Sterndrive: 4.2L QSD, 3.0L TDI, 4.2L TDI.
  • Outboards: 250HP, 300HP, 350HP, and 400R Verado models.
Additional Features: Includes DTS, SmartCraft®, and Dual helm capabilities. Installation on outboard-powered boats requires new Joystick Piloting Verado outboard models.
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Catalog excerpts

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Joystick Piloting Total control at your fingertips Relax. Everything’s under control. Forget complex. Forget stressful positioning or maneuvering in tight spaces during less-than-ideal situations. Focus instead on a new feeling. One of total confidence. Confidence that comes from being effortlessly, intuitively, completely in control of your boat, thanks to the Mercury’s Joystick Piloting system. The power to make your boat do exactly what you want, with just a touch of your fingertips. You don’t have to be a control freak to appreciate that. • Easy joystick docking and maneuvering • Quieter and more capable than competitive systems • Proportional joystick allows control of both throttle and steering with one hand • SmartCraft® Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) and electro-hydraulic power steering • System can be maintained while boat is in the water • Mercury’s engine-matched warranty provides confident boating for years to come • All components manufactured and fully i

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Joystick functionality • Easy positioning of the boat sideways, at an angle, or rotating in place SKYHOOK® Uses GPS technology to maintain your boat's position and heading - and helps you maintain control of your boat. • Intuitive, proportional control of thrust and speed • Hold prolonged low speeds through no-wake harbors • Auto trim sets engine trim at optimal level when joystick is engaged With your approved chart plotter, Route will follow the predetermined vessel’s course. The vessel will turn automatically to the next point. Safety, reliability and durability • Engine Guardian for protection...

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