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.