Yamaha has partnered with boat systems specialist VETUS to incorporate a bow thruster to offer fully integrated, joystick controlled boat handling.
Designed for twin engine boats, the bow thruster is connected to the joystick steering system by Helm Master EX to ensure its power level matches that of the engines.
With one handed joystick control, Yamaha’s Helm Master EX with the new bow thruster enables skippers to manoeuvre with confidence, even in confined areas. This new capability is an advantage for larger boats with higher freeboards and increased windage. With everything controlled from one intuitive joystick, there’s no more jumping between throttles, steering wheels and bow thruster buttons.
“We know that docking and close quarters manoeuvring is often a source of anxiety for many, so the addition of a bow thruster to our proven Helm Master EX boat handling system was the logical next step, with the sideways control allowing precise positioning of the bow and stern, even in less than favourable conditions,” says Matt Taylerson, Yamaha’s Divisional Manager, Marketing.
