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 1
Digital Electronic Control
Level 1 of the Helm Master® EX System incorporates Yamaha’s upgraded Digital Electronic Control and CL5 touchscreen display. There is also the option of the all-new slimline electronic key switch panel with keyless remote, to lock and unlock engine ignition.
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*
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.
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
