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October 5, 2014 by admin21

Caterpillar Three60 Precision Control, Making Maneuvering a Breeze

CAT Three60 Precision Control Electronic Levers and Joystick Are you looking at purchasing a new yacht and weighing out what propulsion system would be best for you?  The Caterpillar Three60 Precision Control system is definitely worth considering if you want the ultimate in docking, slow speed control and position holding capability.  These traits have in the past few years become synonymous with pod drives, but Caterpillar has used advanced computer and mechanical technology to employ these same principles to the shaft drive platform. This is how they do it: "CAT Three60 simultaneously actuates engine controls, transmissions, thruster(s) and propellers with a simple movement of the joystick controller.  It provides fully proportional power in any direction with propeller control down … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buying A Yacht, Yacht Technology Tagged With: axius, cat 360, cat three60, caterpillar marine, ips, joystick docking, position fixing, skyhook, yacht docking systems, yacht joystick, yacht propulsion, yachts, zeus

August 23, 2014 by admin21

The Truth about Pod Drive Powered Boats and Yachts

This is a no BS assessment of my experience with Pod Drive powered yachts, from my personal experience as well as talking with numerous captains and owners. Mercruiser Zeus Pod Drive Volvo Penta IPS Pod Drive Since hitting the scene for the first time in 2006, Pod Drives have been a huge subject of discussion throughout the industry...are they truly the next evolution in propulsion technology that will  knock out the ages old shaft drives? Let's take a look at the pods themselves without all the fancy computerized technology.  They are basically based off the old sterndrive technology that came around in the 1960's and is still around today...a system that reduces drag and has a more direct line of thrust than traditional shaft drives, resulting in better fuel economy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buying A Yacht, Yacht Technology Tagged With: axius, cat 360, cmd zeus, ips, joystick docking, position fixing, skyhook, yacht docking systems, yacht joystick, yacht propulsion, zeus

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