Single Outboard Joystick Control Demonstration

A Single Outboard Joystick Control System

The Yamaha single outboard joystick control makes boating easier and more fun.

This advanced technology, not new and mainly used on multiple outboard installations, makes the experience of docking much smoother and enjoyable.

The video demonstrates how easy and intuitive boat manoeuvring at low speeds can be with this system.

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The Joystick next to the wheel

Thanks to this joystick, the captain can easily change the boat’s direction and speed with ease. This eliminates the need for extensive steering systems and makes docking even in challenging weather simpler.

It is suitable for both experienced and novice boaters making it more accessible to more people.

Pros and Cons

I know that many RIBbers swear by pure manoeuvring with the throttle and wheel and therefore don’t like this system very much.

It comes down to practicing the right skills. Some say it’s even useless with a single outboard installation.

For newcomers however who can afford this expensive “accessory”, it is a pleasant and easier way to dock.

But make no mistake, it needs a lot of practicing as well to build experience in different weather and water conditions.

This single outboard joystick control is not a panacea.

Here’s a short video of a captain demonstrating the joystick system on a twin Suzuki installation outboard and in this video you get an excellent drone view on docking with that system.

This video was published on the Ribeye YouTube channel.

Cruise into the Cool RIB Boatshow at BMC March 2023

BMC organizes a RIB Boatshow on their premises to provide you with the best selection of Rigid Inflatable Boats from top brands, including Technohull, Salpa, Capelli, Osprey, Highfield, BSC and more.

A RIB boatshow of this scale is unique in Belgium and will take place from March 4 to 12, 2023.

No matter what size and power you need they will be able to help you out.

Would you like to buy a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) but you are not sure how or where to start? Let this article inspire you in 10 thoughts.

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Admire the new Defender amongst the many RIBs

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Almarine Almar 777S Tempting Smallest One

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Almarine Almar 777S © Almarine Maxi RIB

Almarine Maxi RIB manufactures Rigid Inflatable Boats such as the Almar 777S, 820S, 999S and the 911S which is their flagship model at this moment.

The Almar 777S

The name of the Italian shipyard says it all: only maxi RIBs and this Almar 777S is the smallest one of them all. I wouldn’t call this one a maxi RIB as these ones will stun you for sure.

The information on their website is sparse both in text and pictures but the specs were provided (see lower).

Luckily, you can find many pictures on their Facebook page.

The Almarine Maxi RIB is the result of a collaboration with designer Giusy Drago Ferrante, who also worked on the Almar 911S.

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Almarine Almar 777S © Almarine Maxi RIB

About Almarine Maxi RIB

Almarine Maxi RIB came into being about 40 years ago in Bellaria and then moved to the beautiful island of Sicily in the city of of Palermo.

They started out manufacturing motorboats, but slowly changed to producing inflatable boats over time.

Specs

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Espadon 780 Pro Wows

The Espadon 780 Pro is a Tunesian Rigid Inflatalbe Boat (RIB). The boat is remarkable in two ways I will point out below.

This RIB is like many RIBs a versatile watercraft designed for a variety of uses including recreational boating, diving, fishing, and even commercial applications.

Two Notable Characteristics

When I had the opportunity to test certain models of their RIBs a few years ago on a flat sea, I noticed that the bigger RIBs tilted less than all the other brands I had ever driven. This gave me a strange feeling of skidding and took some getting used to.

What I saw in this video presentation of the Espadon 780 Pro, is the same effect. I think it’s the combination of the hull design and the distance of the tubes from the water.

My attention was also drawn to the extra thin layer of spray generated along the outboard once in plane and at speed (see 00:59 – 01:04 and 01:11 – 01:14 for example). I first thought it was the trimming of the Yamaha but apparently it’s not.

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Espadon 780 PRO extra spray

This could impact speed in general because of the extra drag but it won’t deter buyers.

About Espadon

The shipyard started in 1993 in Tunisia and their actual range is from a 450 to the 34 Premium flagship. They’re divided in Pro and Pleasure models.

Specs

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Inspiring Showreel by Highfield Boats of 2022

This inspiring showreel transports me back to the fantastic immeasurable world of RIBbing.

Summer is the perfect time to take a break and explore the world around us. There is so much to see out there.

This year, why not go a step further and push your boundaries?

With a Rigid Inflatable Boat, you can dare to explore new places that you might have never seen before.

From remote islands to distant lakes and rivers, you can take your RIB out for an adventure that will help you expand your horizon.

So why not challenge yourself this summer and go beyond what you know? With the help of a Rigid Inflatable Boat, there’s no telling what kind of places you’ll discover.

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Inspiring tropical island AI generated

This inspiring showreel by Highfield is sure to fill you with ideas and provide lots of motivation so that you can start creating the perfect summertime plans. From days in the sun to adventurous excursions, open up your world of possibilities for an unforgettable fun summer.

But above all, keep it safe!

Proud to share that Highfield is a good Friend of RIBs ONLY.

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