Following the announcement made earlier this year, Quick Nautical Equipment is excited to officially confirm the launch of the integration between its bow thrusters and Mercury Marine’s Joystick Piloting system. Starting in June, this groundbreaking combination is now available on the market: Quick’s bow thrusters are fully compatible with Mercury’s advanced Joystick Piloting control system. This strategic milestone takes onboard maneuverability to the next level, offering boaters an even smoother, more precise, and intuitive handling experience.
With this innovation, cutting-edge technology meets everyday practicality, significantly improving control even in the most challenging conditions. It’s a true game-changer designed for those who live the sea with passion and want the very best in performance and ease of use.
Quick Nautical Equipment has specifically developed a gateway that enables seamless integration between its PCS and Mercury’s systems, allowing Mercury’s maneuvering joysticks to control QNE bow thrusters. This system can also be retrofitted onto existing QNE installations, provided that the PCS is already in place or will be installed.
The integration is enabled via a new version of the Quick Nautical Equipment NCG-T interface, which allows compatible Mercury command systems to control QNE bow thrusters, currently including the BTQ range with MSC and BT-QSY models through PCS system. A software upgrade is requested and available via the Mercury G3 service tool.
The integration currently supports the following Mercury Marine engine models:
- V8, V10, and V12 Verado Engines with Joystick Piloting for Outboards
- 4.5L V6 and 6.2L V8 MerCruiser Engines with Joystick Piloting for Sterndrives
- 8.2L V8 MerCruiser Engines with Joystick Piloting for Sterndrives
- 3.0L Mercury Diesel Engines with Joystick Piloting for Sterndrives
- 520 Racing Engines with Joystick Piloting for Sterndrives
- L6 350/400 Engines with Joystick Piloting for Outboards
- 400R, 450R, and 500R Engines with Joystick Piloting for Outboards
This integration represents a new level of synergy between propulsion and maneuvering systems, delivering unmatched control and confidence to yacht and superyacht owners worldwide. It also reinforces Quick Group’s position as a leader in smart marine systems and highlights its commitment to strategic partnerships with top industry players like Mercury Marine; advancing cutting-edge technology that enhances performance and the overall boating experience.
