The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) presented Volvo Penta with a 2017 Innovation Award for the Volvo Penta Joystick for Inboard. It is the first and only joystick for twin inboard shaft installations that includes both docking and driving modes, and integrates all five steering components: thruster, rudders, gear shift, slip and throttle.
“The Joystick for Inboard propulsion delivers substantial benefits to boat builders, dealers and customers, allowing us to offer a complete helm-to-prop solution for inboard applications that makes docking and driving a shaft boat effortless and intuitive,” says Ron Huibers, president of Volvo Penta of the Americas.
“It’s the latest innovation to emerge from our Easy Boating vision to make it easier and more enjoyable for families to enjoy the boating experience.”
