Yamaha Marine Group introduces Helm Master for quad outboard applications

KENNESAW, Ga. — Yamaha Marine Group announced today its Helm Master™ fully integrated boat control system now supports select quad outboard applications. Helm Master can be tailored for specific boat models and with this quad control update, the latest in Yamaha boat control technology is available for boats that exceed 40 feet in length*.

“Helm Master not only makes docking easier, it also incorporates additional boat control functions such as automatic outboard trim, speed control and automatic steering friction,” said Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha Marine Group. “With Helm Master for quad outboard applications, these features are now available for the world’s largest outboard-powered boats.”

Compared to conventional quad outboard control systems, Helm Master offers many additional benefits including outstanding docking and maneuvering capabilities and joystick control fore, aft, port and starboard. In addition, the joystick can be rotated for turning and positioning the boat. At the touch of a button, the Helm Master system integrates throttle, shift and steering. There is no need for bow thrusters in most boats. There is also a user-selectable high mode that allows the outboards to operate at higher rpm for increased control.

Yamaha Marine products are marketed throughout the United States and around the world. Yamaha Marine Group, based in Kennesaw, Ga., supports its 2,000 U.S. dealers and boat builders with marketing, training and parts for Yamaha’s full line of products and strives to be the industry leader in reliability, technology and customer service. Yamaha Marine is the only outboard brand to have earned NMMA’s C.S.I. Customer Satisfaction Index award every year since its inception. Visit www.yamahaoutboards.com.

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