Handling boats in tight spaces or tough conditions can be challenging. That’s why we’ve simplified every complex maneuver, enabling you to effortlessly steer the boat in any direction with just one hand using Mercury Joystick Piloting.
Joystick Piloting is luxury on the water. A premium driving experience that lets you immerse in what really matters. From sunset cruise to dockside diner, you’ll enjoy comfort, class and total command.
Bowhook
Lock the bow on the spot.
Drifthook
Keep a heading while drifting.
Heading Adjust
Adjust in precise increments.
With Joystick-integrated Skyhook®, you can push a button and the SmartCraft system will lock in your boat’s position and heading using GPS precision, holding you on the spot even in wind or current.
Docking, driving or backing down on a fish couldn’t be simpler. Move the joystick in any direction – even sideways or rotating in place – and the system takes you there. You can also lock in heading or route.
SmartCraft detects if wind, waves or current are impacting speed or direction while driving with the joystick. Then it automates adjustments to counteract them, letting you dock and maneuver with effortless precision.
Available for multi-engine boats with Joystick Piloting and next gen Digital Throttle & Shift.
There’s a Joystick for every kind of boat and boater.
For single-engine boats, Mercury offers Joystick Steering, which offers intuitive forward, reverse and turning control using the joystick. There are also thruster-supported systems that enable the full 360-degree Joystick Piloting experience.
Tame hard-to-handle pontoon boats with deployable bow and stern thrusters seamlessly integrated into the system.
Push the joystick forward or backward to move ahead or in reverse. Twist it left or right to turn. Intuitive. Simple. Precise.
Experience inboard boat control like never before, with this thruster-supported single-engine joystick system.
For multi-engine systems, SmartCraft interprets your joystick commands and instantly synchronizes throttle, shifting and steering controls – plus thrusters, if applicable – to move the boat in any direction you want to go.
Harness the power of up to six Mercury outboards working together in harmony to achieve effortless boat control.
You steer, and SmartCraft takes it from there, turning drives and adjusting throttle independently for max control.
Effortlessly control the boat, with both engines working in tandem with instant responsiveness and precision.
Mercury integrates bow thrusters into the system, combining engine and thruster control into one joystick.
SmartCraft coordinates bow thrusters and the engines to make maneuvering a breeze. Smooth, confident control.
Zeus® steering technology meets SmartCraft precision, elevating control and handling for diesel-powered boats.