Lateral thruster joystick

for boats

Volvo Penta is announcing a revolutionary new level of joystick driving with the integration of shift, throttle, and steering into a single joystick control. Since 2012, joystick steering has been an integral part of the company’s trademark helm-to-propeller experience. Now, maneuverability, course adjustment, throttle and shift can be controlled through one joystick — and therefore, a single hand. Charlotta Cronborg, PR and Communication Manager Marine Charlotta Cronborg PR and Communication Manager Marine Simplicity at your fingertips A unique innovation for the marine industry, joystick driving, sets a new benchmark in intuitive, flexible driving – one that transforms the game entirely. With the new joystick driving, you won't just level up your skills; you'll redefine them. Simply push the joystick forward to engage the gear, speed up or slow down, and release it to remain at a certain speed. The acceleration will be proportional to the angle of the joystick. When the joystick is pulled back, the throttle reduces, and the boat will stop. To further enhance the driving experience, electronic gear shifting enables smooth acceleration and deceleration. When you activate the joystick driving function, key driver information – the requested gear, speed, and heading - is automatically displayed in the Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit helm display. You can tailor the joystick driving view to show the information you need - for full control of the situation. ‘The first time you try our new joystick driving, the function is so seamless and intuitive, you feel like it has been there forever, says Anders Thorin