Handling boats in tight spaces or tough conditions can be challenging. That’s why we’ve simplified every complex maneuver, enabling you to effortlessly steer the boat in any direction with just one hand using Mercury Joystick Piloting.
Premier Joystick enhances the already outstanding experience of Joystick Piloting with even greater confidence and control and more intuitive operation. New Premier Joystick features include more refined hardware interfaces, expanded integration with multi-function display screens, and advanced software functionality that makes docking and low-speed maneuvering easier than ever before.
The new Premier Joystick system will be compatible with:
*The Premier Joystick system requires SmartCraft Connect.
Automatically adjusts throttle and steering to counter wind, waves, and current, keeping the boat on course
Joystick input delivers precise speed, automatically adjusting power for smooth, predictable control in changing conditions
Delivers more precise low-speed control with fewer shifts and improved heading accuracy during joystick and Skyhook operation
Adjust position without turning Skyhook off. Simply move the joystick to reposition the boat—Skyhook automatically re-engages once you’re where you want to be
Allows pilots of multi-helm vessels to engage or disengage Skyhook from a Remote Joystick station in addition to the main station
Improves holding precision by taking environmental factors into account and only engaging engines selectively as they are needed instead of all at once
Maintains the vessel’s position against a dock, making it easier to tie up without drifting away from the mooring point. Product availability planned for later in 2026
Joystick Piloting is luxury on the water. It’s a premium experience that lets you focus on what really matters. From the time you launch until you return to the dock, you’ll enjoy maximum comfort, confidence and command with fingertip control.
Docking, driving or backing down on a fish couldn’t be simpler. Move the joystick in any direction – even sideways or rotating in place – and the system takes you there effortlessly. You can also lock in heading, route or position.
Available for single- and multi-engine applications equipped with SmartCraft® technologies and Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS), Joystick Piloting detects wind, waves or current affecting your boat’s speed or direction while driving with the joystick. Then it automates engine position, rpm and gear selection to counteract them, helping you to dock and maneuver with effortless precision.
With Joystick Piloting’s Skyhook® feature, you simply press a button and the system automatically locks in your boat’s position and heading with GPS precision, holding you on the spot even in wind or current.
