Can a Joystick be Added to Older Rigs? | Formula 400SS | Galeon 660 Fly


BoatTEST Newsletter May 14, 2018
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Can Mercury Joystick and Skyhook Be Added to Older-Model Engines?


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The Mercury Joystick Piloting system has a green light ring around the joystick that shows it’s got control of the boat.

One BoatTEST.com reader wanted to know if he could add some of the new features available today to his existing boat. He asked, “Is it possible to retrofit the docking and Skyhook system on older model engines?” We went right to the source to find out.

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