Industry-first
Helm Master® EX is a fully integrated boat control system that makes navigating and getting to your destination easier, and once you arrive, gives a whole new level of control to precisely manoeuvre your craft to exactly where and how you want it.
Helm Master functionality:
More programmed fishing functions
True Autopilot with heading and course hold
In-mode joystick adjustability
More automated essential boat operations
Fully electric steering for existing digital outboards 2.8L F150 – F350 (New digital outboards 2.8L F150 – XF450 feature built-in electric steering.)
application Levels
Each application level delivers additional functionality and user benefits. You can choose to install the complete system or add application components over time.
Level 4+
Wireless Controller
Level 4 + Wireless Controller is the premium level of the Helm Master EX system giving you complete control over your vessel in the palm of your hand.
Single Lever
Speed Control
Trim Assist
Centre Engine
Neutral Hold
Pattern Shift
Adjustable/Variable Lock-to-Lock
Adjustable/Variable Steering Friction
Heading Hold
Course Hold
Track Point (with Compatible Multifunction Display)
Pattern Steer (Zig Zag, Spiral, Williamson Turn & Pattern Search)
Autopilot with Waypoint Arrival and Joystick Control
SetPoint® Features (FishPoint®, DriftPoint® & StayPoint®)
Full Joystick Manoeuvrability
Variable Speed Bow Thruster Integration Capability*
Single handed remote control
Man Overboard (MOB) System
Autopilot Features
heading hold
With the push of a button, Heading Hold allows you to automatically maintain a set compass heading (e.g.due North), while allowing your boat to drift with the prevailing currents and wind.
Joystick Features
Fishpoint®
KEEPS POSITION
Single Engine & Multi Engine
FishPoint® works to maintain the boat’s position.
Simply identify your chosen fishing location and hit the FishPoint® button.
Helm Master® EX then takes over using minimal engine RPM and the electric steering to hold your position.
The vessel can move in 1.5, 3 or 6 metre increments (preset in the gauge) with a bump of the joystick forward, reverse or to either side.
FishPoint® is perfect for stationary fishing directly below the boat.
Wireless controller
This industry-first wireless controller allows the captain to move freely around the craft while maintaining complete control of their vessel via the Helm Master EX system.
Charging Cradle
Holds up to 8-hours battery charge
Includes charging cradle and USB-C port for charging at home
Robust Design
Durable, water resistant, buoyant and stylish finish
Extra long lanyard to hang conveniently next to your hand
Single Handed Operation
Provides single handed operation for all Helm Master EX functions
Extra long lanyard allows remote to hang conveniently within reach
Man Overboard (MOB) System
Includes one Captain and one passenger fob.
Maximum 8 fobs. Sets off an alarm if someone falls overboard.
Triggers boat to decelerate and come to a stop if captain falls overboard
Premium Setup
Wireless Controller is available as an add-on option to the full manoeuvrability joystick system
Can be used as a second station
Untethered Control
Frees captain to move around the vessel while maintaining full control over the vessel
Allows skipper to join the fishing, get a better view when docking, launching/retrieving and to undertake other onboard tasks
BOW THRUSTER INTEGRATION
Yamaha Helm Master® EX is a fully integrated boat control system that makes navigating and getting to your destination easier, and once you arrive, gives a whole new level of control to precisely manoeuvre your craft to exactly where and how you want it.
The addition of a bow thruster to a Yamaha Helm Master® EX equipped boat dramatically improves the slow speed authority and ease of berthing, increasing safety and vessel usability.
There is nothing quite like the confidence that this level of integrated control gives you during what were previously the most stressful aspects of boat handling.
Features & Benefits
When activated, the integrated bow thruster is an on-demand, self activating feature that works in concert with the Helm Master EX joystick to enhance the lateral movement and pivoting by automatically engaging the bow thruster in variable speed to match the operator’s input.
The bow thruster automatically compliments Helm Master EX SetPoint® functions (StayPoint®,FishPoint®, DriftPoint® and DriftPointTrack)
The operator can selectively activate this feature to integrate power and operation of both the bow thruster and Helm Master EX system through the joystick.
Alternatively, you can operate the bow thruster control independently, simply by using the conventional bow thruster controls at any time.
Available for single or multi-engine vessels
