YANMAR Marine International has announced the launch of its VC30 at Metstrade, a third-generation Vessel Control System, with advanced design and functionality, a newly designed precision-engineered joystickand easy installation.
YANMAR’s most advanced control system to date, the VC30 is designed to simplifythrottle control and docking in one integrated system, whilst making it easier to viewdata and create a seamless dashboard.
The full system is enhanced by a high-quality display and modern design, including alarger, 4.3” 1000cd optically bonded screen, to reduce reflection and improvereadability, with NMEA2000 output. The display unit has an auto dimming function fordark conditions at night, ensuring effective lighting and a better boat operatingexperience at all times.
Both the control heads and switch panels have been enhanced with a new design tomaintain a unified look and feel across all elements of the controls, with improvedwater resistance and natural feel push buttons.
With fewer components and the need for only one ECU, installation is quicker thanprevious editions, and the system is easier to maintain with improved GUI for easierconfiguration and control.
The VC30 also offers dedicated joystick controls, compatible with bow thrusters fromsister company, VETUS for simplified docking and better maneuvering in tightwaterways. This joystick control function is available for both sterndrive and inboardapplications.
Wouter-Jan Van der Wurff, President and CEO at YANMAR Marine International,said: “With the VC30 Vessel Control System, we are redefining what intuitive marinecontrol looks like. It’s our most advanced system to date, and it is designed to\improve the onboard experience and ensure simple and straightforward vesselcontrol. We have considered the needs of boat builders and dealers by making iteasy to integrate in the various build stages or for easy retrofit.”
It has been developed for single, twin, and triple engines and is compatible withYANMAR’s HVO-approved common rail engines, from its JH-CR series (from 40mhp)through to the 6LT series (up to 640mhp). This makes the VC30 suitable for a widevariety of vessel types and sizes. It is especially effective for sailing yachts up to 75feet, motorboats up to 60 feet, and sailing multihulls.
The VC30 is available to view for the first time at Metstrade on the YANMAR MarineInternational stand (01.343) and YANMAR’s extensive network of over 2,000 dealersare trained on how to install and maintain the system.
For more information on YANMAR Marine International, visit:
https://www.yanmar.com/marine/
