Dockmate launches remote Thrusterhold feature

Dockmate, a manufacturer of wireless remote controls for yachts, has launched ThrusterHold, a new feature for its wireless remote control systems.

The firm says ThrusterHold enabling captains to keep the thrusters engaged to port or starboard at a certain level in order to hold the boat pressed against a jetty, pier or other boat, making it easier for captains to moor their boat. While a similar feature has been offered by some thruster controls OEMs, Dockmate says this is the first time this feature is available on a wireless remote control.

Dockmate ThrusterHold is now available on Dockmate Twin, Single and Twist. The feature is compatible with all supported CAN bus thruster controls for proportional thrusters, including Sleipner S-Link, Vetus V-CAN, ABT-TRAC Link and CMC-CANopen.

Systems that have integrated with Dockmate’s protocol will also benefit from this new feature, provided they use proportional thrusters. More third-party CAN bus thruster controls will benefit from ThrusterHold in the future as well.

“We’re excited to bring ThrusterHold to our customers as another innovative solution to make their yachting experience even better,” says Dirk Illegems, president of Dockmate. “Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure that this feature is not only compatible with our currently supported systems, but that it will also work with other CAN bus thruster controls in the future.”

Pietro Cappiello, vice president of CMC Marine, adds: “We’re very pleased that Dockmate is showing an interest in our thrusters and developing integrated solutions and features that help users get the best out of our products.

“Our focus has always been to manufacture products of the highest quality, innovation and reliability, and Dockmate mirrors these values with the innovation and reliability of their remote control systems.”

Last year, Dockmate introduced its new Dockmate Positioning System (DPS). Dockmate’s DPS solution has two operating modes: one mode for use on open water and another mode for use for short periods of time in close quarters.

Main image courtesy of Dockmate.