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Yamaha Helm Master

  • Updated: November 2, 2012

Yamaha Helm Master

Yamaha’s new fly-by-wire throttle and shift offers speed control that will maintain rpm under all conditions, as well as trim assist, station lock and single lever control for twins or triple outboards. Check out this blog post to read our first impressions of Yamaha’s new system.

Yamaha Helm Master

Yamaha’s new digital control box will automatically synchronize rpm for twin or triple Yamaha outboards.

Yamaha Helm Master

The Helm Master control box was ergonomically designed with a domed top and textured surface.

Yamaha Helm Master

Yamaha’s joystick control is fairly intuitive, though it requires a different mindset than when docking with a wheel and throttle.

Yamaha Helm Master

Adding a second station is simple with the Helm Master system, as there are no cables or hydraulic lines to route. Everything is digital.

Yamaha Helm Master

Yamaha’s joystick control makes the impossible maneuver possible.

Yamaha Helm Master

Docking big boats in tight slips is very easy with the Yamaha joystick control.

Yamaha Helm Master

Yamaha’s new joystick system can move a boat in six lateral directions and spin a boat on its own center point.

Yamaha Helm Master

The joystick has a high-rpm mode for extra power when docking in strong currents or winds.

Yamaha Helm Master

The outboards can toe out, but not in, to move the boat in joystick mode.

Yamaha Helm Master

The new CommandLink 6Y9 displays a host of engine functions, including forward/neutral/reverse, rpm, trim angle, charging and oil pressure of all outboards.

Yamaha Helm Master

The Helm Master electronic start and stop panel is available for both twin and triple outboard configurations.

Yamaha Helm Master

Yamaha’s Helm Master system includes electronic start and stop. You can also start all engines with one command; the outboards then fire up in sequence.

Yamaha Helm Master

Rocker switches on the forward face of the throttle and shift control box allow for incremental increases in rpm without using the levers.

Yamaha Helm Master

Yamaha designed its new throttle and shift control box with a multitude of functions.
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