Boat steering

Joystick Control

Simplified steering. Our Joystick Control simplifies complicated maneuvering, making it easier and more intuitive for you to handle the boat. Enjoy responsive and instinctive movement under various conditions.

Ease

Boat steering made easy

Boaters of all levels can now enjoy intuitive docking and driving. Joystick Control integrates directly with your propulsion systems’ individually steerable drives and the EVC, making for simple, stress-free maneuvering.
Comfort

Joystick control

Steer with one hand and experience perfect response with minimal effort. Use our ergonomic Joystick for enhanced control of your bow thruster, engine thrust and steering, and enjoy a seamless and intuitive driving experience.
Depending on your needs

Flexibility

You can install up to six Joysticks around your vessel, even outdoors, with full flexibility in twin, triple and quad installations. We offer Joystick Docking and Driving for Volvo Penta IPS, Sterndrive and Inboard Shaft systems, and it’s suitable for diesel and gasoline engines.
Joystick driving offers an easy way to maneuver with precision. It also allows me to steer comfortably at all speeds with only one hand, meaning I have the other hand free to use the radio and communicate with the port staff.
— Gérard Herisson, Yacht captain
Precision at its finest

Joystick Docking

Precision docking and close-quarter maneuvering are transformed into a simple process with Joystick Docking. Instead of performing complicated shift, throttle and steering wheel combinations, you just move the joystick in the desired direction and the boat responds accordingly.
Intuitive Joystick driving for effortless boating

Joystick Driving

The Joystick system calculates balance and thrust to match your boat’s specific characteristics. This patented functionality ensures smoothness and precision in varying situations. Leaving you free to steer with one hand – with perfect response and minimal effort.
Joystick Surfing
Experience the future of wake boat innovation

Joystick Surfing for Twin Forward Drive.

Volvo Penta’s latest iteration of innovative joystick technology is specifically designed toenhance the watersports experience. When using Joystick Surfing together with Watersport Control while in Surf Mode, operators can simply select their favorite surf profile on the Glass Cockpit Display and press the joystick forward to begin cruising at optimal, lower surf speed.

Control the boat with ease and comfort in addition to customizing waves for the surfer. Shift, throttle, and steering are all in one joystick control both in and out of Surf Mode — and at double the power and drives, these advantages are available for even bigger boats with our Twin Forward Drive and perfectly paired 400 HP engines.

The perfect match

Autopilot

Combined with Joystick Control, Volvo Penta Autopilot is a complete auto-steering solution – and a great support for the boat driver. It delivers accurate course-keeping and smooth course turns at many different speeds.
Whatever your needs are

Optional modes

A fully integrated system allows for a wide range of possibilities on board. By connecting to the Glass Cockpit, you can use the Joystick to seamlessly switch between customized modes – from cruising to fishing – providing you with a well-matched setting for various occasions.

Seamless, stress-free maneuvering. From rough conditions to crowded marinas, the Volvo Penta Joystick provides you with control in the palm of your hand.

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Powerboat driving across a dark blue sea photographed from above

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