Joystick piloting has helped lure new people into boating over the years as well as help those seasoned skippers who get a little anxious when it comes to docking. Evinrude is the latest engine manufacturer to develop its own system, but what makes its intuitive and integrated technology unique is that it also includes a value-driven price. While similar joystick docking systems for twin outboard boats range between $15K and $20K, Evinrude is offering its new system for just $6K.
The revolutionary Evinrude iDock joystick piloting system instills 360 degrees of confidence when docking and is available on boats with twin Evinrude E-TEC G2 150 to 300hp engines. The new system is designed to make easy-to-use joystick technology available to more boaters.
Back in June I was given the opportunity to test out the new system myself and was very impressed by how I was able to side step the Bennington 27QSR as well as pivot it in place with ease. Powered by twin Evinrude 300hp E-TEC G2 engines, the pontoon handled very well. Probably the most impressive factor—other than the MSRP—is the advanced aircraft gyroscope sensor technology that makes iDock more intuitive to pilot by automatically compensating for wind and current.
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