Sleipner Partners With Mercury to Add Bow Thrusters on Outboard

Mercury Marine has teamed up with Sleipner to become the first engine manufacturer to integrate an outboard joystick engine control system with proportional speed bow thrusters. Mercury’s Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO), when paired with Sleipner’s proportional bow thrusters and proprietary S-Link network, allows users to take full advantage of the intuitive maneuvering system. Previously, the thruster system and the engine joystick system were independent with separate controls; now, Mercury JPO combines these into a single joystick for more intuitive 360-degree control.

Ideal for outboard-powered boats from 20-65 feet, the proportional thrusters are designed for operators looking for more control in tight spaces and in windy conditions. With Sleipner proportional thruster systems, boaters are able to use a smaller amount of continuous thrust, rather than a series of short, full-power bursts. Not only is this more intuitive, but it results in a quieter and smoother maneuver.

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