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Dockmate wireless control systems now interface directly with popular Ultraflex electronic engine controls.
connects the Dockmate system and Ultraflex electronic engine controls, enables fingertip wireless control over single or twin engines, throttle and gear shifts, bow and stern thrusters, anchor winches – even the ship’s horn.

Dockmate’s wireless charging pad charges not only the Dockmate Twist remote, but also later model Samsung and Apple phones.

Dockmate gives skippers total control of the vessel while away from the helm, for stress-free docking, regardless of the conditions.

Boasting ‘fail safe’ technology, Dockmate has a wide operating range. It can connect through analogue, digitally through CAN Bus technology, or via the gearbox interface.

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Dockmate is compatible with Volvo IPS and Zeus Pod systems and can also remotely control dynamic positioning functions.

Its modular design enables functions to be added at any time and Dockmate comes with a three-year factory warranty.

There are four Dockmate wireless remote-control systems: Single, Twin, Twist 3-axis joystick with proportional control, and Twist IPS for Volvo Penta IPS or Zeus pods.

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