Mercury Introduces Joystick Steering for Single-Engine Vessels
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Mercury Marine introduced its new Mercury Joystick Steering for Single-Engine Vessels at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, delivering enhanced electric steering for effortless command and control.
“This new joystick steering system is unique in that it is specifically designed for single-engine vessels. It features a simple, single-touchpoint user interface for throttle, shift and steering, facilitating ergonomic one-handed operation,” explains Tyler Mehrl, senior category manager, joystick, steering, and throttle & shift controls.
The new system enables one-handed operation to throttle, shift and steer during low-speed maneuvering, and even offers autopilot features when integrated with a compatible multifunction displays incorporating GPS and Mercury SmartCraft Connect.
“There are two autopilot features, Heading and Route,” Mehrl adds. “You easily can set up a route on the MFD by dropping waypoints. When the Heading function is activated, you can make 1- or 10-degree adjustments to your heading on the MFD, or 10-degree adjustments by twisting the joystick, so you can use it to really fine-tune your direction of travel.”
The new Mercury Joystick Steering for single-engine vessels will be available starting April 15, 2024.
To learn more, visit mercurymarine.com.
Source: https://lakelandboating.com/mercury-introduces-joystick-steering-for-single-engine-vessels/
