Hello.
I want to know your experience of this joy stick ?
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| Author: | powelstag [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:37 am ] |
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Hello. I want to know your experience of this joy stick ?
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| Author: | mkivbren [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick? |
You won't find much here. Head over to boatered.com for some reviews. I'm hoping to try it out this summer but I've heard nothing but great things about the pods. |
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| Author: | drballard33 [ Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick? |
is this an aftermarket item or did it come with the boat? I am pretty new to them myself but was curius if it was an add on item? |
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| Author: | mkivbren [ Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick? |
Google 'IPS'. It's a propulsion system becoming popular on yachts 40'+ |
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| Author: | drballard33 [ Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick? |
I'm familiar with them on new boats, I was just curious if there was a way to install this aftermarket. Not that I have the money to do it more just curious. They seem to almost come standard now. |
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| Author: | Sierra [ Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick? |
drballard33 wrote: I was just curious if there was a way to install this aftermarket. Not that I have the money to do it more just curious. They seem to almost come standard now. Joysticks are a standard component in boats powered with IPS or Zeus Pod Drive systems. They are also used in Mercruiser's Axius system (independently articulating outdrives) and Volvo's similar system which is just coming to the market. Meridian uses a joystock with their 'Docking On Command' system which coordinates the standard inboard or V-Drives with bow and stern thrusters for greater control in close quarters, somewhat emulating the maneuverability of Pods. The picture shown is for Volvo's IPS systems (an option on the Four Winns V378 and standard on the V435 and V475). The only way to install one aftermarket would be to re-power a boat with one of the above-mentioned drive systems. I recently read an article where an older boat was refitted with Pods. As you would guess, it's extraordinarily expensive to do and hardly worth it against the option of buying one already outfitted with Pods. While several boats already on the market adapted to Pods as they proliferated (the V378 among them), new Pod boats are designed around the drive system to maximize the benefits they bring. |
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| Author: | powellcrazy [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick? |
Sierra wrote: Joysticks are a standard component in boats powered with IPS or Zeus Pod Drive systems. They are also used in Mercruiser's Axius system (independently articulating outdrives) and Volvo's similar system which is just coming to the market. Volvo revealed the IPS back in 2004, FW offered it on there boats shortly after, Doral in 2006. Merc took a few more years to release there version. I have not experienced the set up, but have talked with friend that has, he was very impressed! Do not believe that I will ever own a boat large enough to accommodate this set up. Would be very nice! |
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| Author: | Txjole2 [ Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick? |
I got to play with one in open water last year. Even "Juan the Boat Renter" could drive a 35 footer with that thing. They are very nice. It is not something that can be retro'd into a standard boat. (not cant, but it would be cheaper to buy a new yatch) |
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| Author: | Jim_R [ Sat Apr 10, 2010 8:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick? |
Saw these bolt on bow and stern thrusters advertised in a boat mag, pricey! http://www.sideshift.com |
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| Author: | kelvineendru [ Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick? |
Joystick Control Boat informed of Axius and Zeus, the two most modern and efficient drive systems for large pleasure boats. The Volvo Penta IPS Joystick system uses the diesel engine and drive units. |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:03 am ] |
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| Author: | Bob2135 [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 12:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick? |
Love It, Admiral Loves It, would never own another boat without it! Easy to use, have had no problems (yet...) and is truely very good for tight space maneuvers!! |
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| Author: | rtkman [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick? |
My boss has the Axius system on his boat (Sea Ray) and I wouldnt be in a hurry to get one. He doesn't use it. Its never worked correctly and his computer locks up periodically when docking which freezes his controls until the boat is turned off / restarted. Inconvenient to say the least! Mercruiser spent a whole day working on it and still never found the problem. I wonder who pays when the boat smashes into something? I'll bet it wont be Merc.. |
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| Author: | Paul I. [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick? |
Too rich for me! |
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