Sportsman Heritage 251 2020, Owner'S Manual And Quick Reference Manual

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Electrical & Plumbing Systems
Optimus 360 Joystick Option
Sportsman offers the Optimus 360 as an option on the Open 352. This joystick significantly
enhances the boat’s maneuverability and ease of use at low speeds, such as pulling in or
out of a slip. This allows you to move the boat sideways by pushing the stick left or right;
you can also use this to rotate the boat about a point by twisting the joystick. It does this by
moving each motor independently from one another at
differing speeds and directions, as seen in the image below.
To provide the smoothest possible motions and intuitive
controls, the Optimus 360 is programmed to minimize the
amount of shifting when practicing tight maneuvers. It also
uses progressive throttling, which means a lighter push or
twist will result in a
slower, more precise
motion than that of a
strong push or twist.
This system works
seamlessly with the
boat’s components to
give you total control
when docking and
navigating in tight
areas.