Assisted Docking gives yacht captain Maria a new level of control

Maria Ronger is the proud owner of Maija, a 50-foot Princess Flybridge yacht. Maria already utilizes the Volvo Penta IPS system onboard her yacht. Now, she has upgraded her experience by testing a retrofit of the Volvo Penta Assisted Docking boat docking system.
The Volvo Penta Assisted Docking system gives the captain better control when docking a boat. The system automates his or her intentions, compensating for dynamic variables such as wind and current, and helping the vessel stay on its intended course. Regardless of experience level, boaters testify that the system provides easier and safer docking.
Learn more here: www.volvopenta.com/assisteddo...

[@willriley1619]

Sweet

[@nickcolone9963]

When will this feature be available to retro fit existing volvo penta yachts?

[@VolvoPentaOfficial]

Hi Nick, a retrofit upgrade is now available for yachts powered by Volvo Penta IPS, please reach out to your local Volvo Penta dealer for more information. You can find a dealer close to you here: www.volvopenta.com/about-us/dealer-locator/ We wish you a good day!

[@martinnauta4690]

If you can't dock... WTF are you doing on a boat?????????????

[@Thjonsson1]

That’s the idea of This product to make boating easier. Ever heard the Word innovation?

[@martinnauta4690]

@@Thjonsson1 Ever heard of an experienced captain? What do unqualified people have to do on the water??? innovation, my foot.

[@VolvoPentaOfficial]

The purpose of our Assisted Docking feature is to simplify the docking process, while accounting for factors like strong currents and winds. We, of course, believe in human docking skills. This feature aims to make the docking process easier and safer - not to replace human skills :)

[@martinnauta4690]

@@VolvoPentaOfficial A captain that cannot flawlessly manage a vessel should not be sailing any ship. Innovations or not.

[@SeanSoraghan]

​@@martinnauta4690 Anythingthat makes yachting easierfor beginners will encouragemore people on the water Which is a good thing