SUZUKI MOVES FORWARD Suzuki Marine, the undisputed 4-stroke outboard brand on the world stage, is focused on gaining market share in North America where it is playing catch-up. Known for technical innovation, Suzuki has plenty of National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Awards to back up its claims. The Suzuki mantra is RELIABILITY. “It must…
In the third part of our series on what to look for in a center console boat, we talked with our panel of experts about… Selecting the right Outboard Motor Package for your Center Console Boat Here are their recommendations… David Meeler, Yamaha “Outboards have really become the power option of choice for center consoles….
Evinrude has a new way to control its larger twin, triple and quad outboard motors that will give you the confidence to dock your boat in places once thought impossible. The ease of operating the new Optimus 360 Joystick Control System offered by Evinrude and manufactured by SeaStar gives the operator a whole new confidence…
Today Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) brings boaters a new level of confidence in close quarters and around the docks from simple inboard-powered boats, with the release of Cummins Inboard Joystick, a new inboard joystick docking system. Cummins joystick control expertise and a new class of DC thrusters with extended run time capability are combined specifically…
Outboard motors have seen a lot of changes in just a few short years and the means to control them has also undergone dramatic changes. Mechanical throttle and gear controls are being replaced with reliable and trouble-free electronic controls, but the new technology doesn’t end there. A joystick control of the engines is becoming popular…
It’s not exactly the joystick of video game fame, but helm master can maneuver mid to large-sized boats with pinpoint precision and ease. Yamaha launched Helm Master, its innovative boat control system, at the Feb. 14-18 Miami Boat Show. The Helm Master control system is designed for boats with twin or triple mounts of Yamaha’s…