Yamaha Helm Master EX Single Engine

[Anchor Point]

Hello,
Any Grady owners with the Yamaha Helm Master EX with joystick on a single engine? Was looking for some thoughts on how useful it is. I'm having it installed on my new Adventure 218. I was thinking it would be most helpful while trailering and fishing by myself.
Thanks in advance for the helpful advice.
Cheers.

 

[rockpool]

Single engine joystick isn't going to do anything clever for you unfortunately - https://www.boatingmag.com/story/boats/joystick-control-for-single-engine-outboard-boats/

 

[Peter A]

Not clever, but could be modestly to very useful depending on the captain’s skill and comfort level, sea and wind conditions, and how the boat is used. I hear you on fishing by yourself, think it will be great for that. For fishing, an electric trolling motor might be more useful for some situations - quieter for sure. I’d like to have the full suite EX but with a low hour mechanical F200 it’s not gonna happen.

New boats are so expensive, I’d probably get it on a new boat and if I trade up will look for it on a used boat as well. Just make sure you can maneuver the boat without the joystick, stuff always malfunctions.

Good luck with the 218, nice boat! I have a 208 and love it, so the 218 (or a 228) is more of a good thing.

 

[Anchor Point]

Not clever, but could be modestly to very useful depending on the captain’s skill and comfort level, sea and wind conditions, and how the boat is used. I hear you on fishing by yourself, think it will be great for that. For fishing, an electric trolling motor might be more useful for some situations - quieter for sure. I’d like to have the full suite EX but with a low hour mechanical F200 it’s not gonna happen.

New boats are so expensive, I’d probably get it on a new boat and if I trade up will look for it on a used boat as well. Just make sure you can maneuver the boat without the joystick, stuff always malfunctions.

Good luck with the 218, nice boat! I have a 208 and love it, so the 218 (or a 228) is more of a good thing.

Not clever, but could be modestly to very useful depending on the captain’s skill and comfort level, sea and wind conditions, and how the boat is used. I hear you on fishing by yourself, think it will be great for that. For fishing, an electric trolling motor might be more useful for some situations - quieter for sure. I’d like to have the full suite EX but with a low hour mechanical F200 it’s not gonna happen.

New boats are so expensive, I’d probably get it on a new boat and if I trade up will look for it on a used boat as well. Just make sure you can maneuver the boat without the joystick, stuff always malfunctions.

Good luck with the 218, nice boat! I have a 208 and love it, so the 218 (or a 228) is more of a good thing.

Not clever, but could be modestly to very useful depending on the captain’s skill and comfort level, sea and wind conditions, and how the boat is used. I hear you on fishing by yourself, think it will be great for that. For fishing, an electric trolling motor might be more useful for some situations - quieter for sure. I’d like to have the full suite EX but with a low hour mechanical F200 it’s not gonna happen.

New boats are so expensive, I’d probably get it on a new boat and if I trade up will look for it on a used boat as well. Just make sure you can maneuver the boat without the joystick, stuff always malfunctions.

Good luck with the 218, nice boat! I have a 208 and love it, so the 218 (or a 228) is more of a good thing.

Thanks Peter,

I will definitely post my experience with it. I pick up the boat next week. The dealership is going to take me out for a day and show me how everything works. That’s great advice on being able to maneuver without the joystick. I’m a pilot, so that makes perfect sense to me. We have to learn how to hand fly before we learn how to use the automatic stuff! Stay tuned, I’ll post some pictures too!
Cheers!

 

[Peter A]

I will definitely post my experience with it. I pick up the boat next week. The dealership is going to take me out for a day and show me how everything works. That’s great advice on being able to maneuver without the joystick. I’m a pilot, so that makes perfect sense to me. We have to learn how to hand fly before we learn how to use the automatic stuff! Stay tuned, I’ll post some pictures too!
Cheers!

Cool, have fun, for an aviation pilot getting the feel of a boat should be quick uptake.