Joystick integration chart

Last update: December 2025

Joystick system For engine configuration Compatible thruster series Thruster type S-link Interface Comments
Single POD Twin POD Single Outboard Twin Outboard Single Stern Drive Twin Stern Drive Single Shaft Drive Twin Shaft Drive Sail Drive Waterjet SE Series (on/off) SE Series (Proportional) E Series (Proportional) SAC 230/400V Hydraulic Bow Thruster Stern Thruster Retractable Thruster V2 (2024) Device We strongly recommend you always check with the joystick manufacturer to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding thruster compatibility.
Volvo Penta Assisted Docking Direct Requires Volvo gateway THCM installed and Volvo THCM / S-Link interface. This cable connects to an S-Link Spur cable.
Volvo Penta Joystick Docking Direct Requires Volvo gateway THCM installed and Volvo THCM / S-Link interface. This cable connects to an S-Link Spur cable. Note: DPS function only available with hydraulic thrusters.
Mercury Marine Joystick for Outboards GW-1 Contact Mercury for compatible outboard engines.
Mercury Marine Joystick for Inboards
Twin Disc EJS® GW-1 Requires Quickshift® marine transmissions with EC600PC Controls.
Yanmar Marine JC20A GW-2Y LV, LY, LF, LT Shaftline with VC10 (old) and VC20 (new) control electronics. Also potentially compatible with JH sail range up to 110hp.
Yanmar Marine JC30 GW-2Y Requires FW 1.100 or later.
Xenta X-Dock Contact manufacturer for more information. GW-1
Emerson Aventics Marex 3D (MAN) GW-1
Kamewa JCS Extended ESI-1
MJP VCS ESI-1
Cummins DockCommand GW-1 Recreational engine range.
ZF Marine JMS GW-1 Pod 4600.
IMET Wave Marine Contact manufacturer for more information. ESI-1 ESI-1 needed for proportional thruster.
Dockmate GW-1 GW-1 + S-link parts supplied by Dockmate.
Yacht Controller GW-1 GW-1 + S-link parts supplied by Yacht Controller.
Glendinning ProPilot Contact manufacturer for more information. GW-1
Shipcontroller Compatible with most internal combustion and electric engine configurations. Consult the manufacturer for more details. GW-1 Compatible with all Shipcontroller remote models, including the Dynamic Positioning System. GW-1 required.
Yamaha Helm Master GW-1 150hp - 450hp with fly-by-wire electronic controls.
Boatcontroller

Disclaimer: This information is based on third party sources and might be outdated. We strongly recommend to verify integration compatibility with the manufacturer or its representative to get the latest up-to-date information.