Sleipner Joystick Integration Overview for Thruster Systems
SELECTION GUIDE
Which engine joystick and docking systems can command Sleipner thrusters, and which S-Link interface each one needs (direct, GW-1, GW-2Y or ESI-1).
DocumentSleipner Joystick Integration Overview for Thruster Systems
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Joystick Integration Overview (V1.15, December 2025)
| Joystick system | S-Link interface | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Penta Assisted Docking | Direct | Requires the Volvo gateway THCM and the Volvo THCM / S-Link interface cable, which connects to an S-Link spur cable |
| Volvo Penta Joystick Docking | Direct | As above; 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; potentially also the JH sail range up to 110hp |
| Yanmar Marine JC30 | GW-2Y | GW-2Y requires FW 1.100 or later |
| Xenta X-Dock | GW-1 | Contact manufacturer |
| 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 | ESI-1 | ESI-1 needed for proportional thruster; contact manufacturer |
| Dockmate | GW-1 | GW-1 and S-Link parts supplied by Dockmate |
| Yacht Controller | GW-1 | GW-1 and S-Link parts supplied by Yacht Controller |
| Glendinning ProPilot | GW-1 | Contact manufacturer |
| Shipcontroller | GW-1 | Most internal combustion and electric engine configurations; all Shipcontroller remotes including the Dynamic Positioning System |
| Yamaha Helm Master | GW-1 | 150hp - 450hp with fly-by-wire electronic controls |
| Boatcontroller | – |
The full matrix (engine configuration: single/twin pod, outboard, stern drive, shaft drive, sail drive, waterjet; thruster series: SE on/off, SE PROportional, E PROportional, SAC 230/400V, hydraulic; bow, stern and retractable thrusters; V2 support) is shown below. The information comes from third-party sources and may be outdated: always confirm compatibility with the joystick manufacturer.
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