"Dual Band" Yacht Controller background and features

Yacht Controller’s new "Dual Band” unit represents a unique and totally secure way for an operator to control their vessel from anywhere on board with safety, precise control and total reliability.

The new "Dual Band" Yacht Controller simultaneously transmits on two frequencies thereby completely eliminating any possibility of signal interruption due to unauthorized use of radio frequency bands by others or government agencies. The security of the system with its 5 microprocessors and 10 relays ensures a command reliability greater than the actual wired controls to the ships on-board microprocessor, yet this plug and play system is easy to install and extremely user friendly. Add to that, a waterproof transmitter which floats and a waterproof receiver and you have durability virtually unmatched by most electronic equipment in the field.

"Dual Band" functionality is similar to wired controls with a connection confirmation which silences an acoustical alarm confirming the transmission/reception between the transmitter and receiver, and a take command button to make the "Dual Band" transmitter the active station. In the very unlikely event of loss of connection, the alarm will signal. The system will always remain in neutral unless the Porsche designed silicone levers are pressed, so there is never any danger of unwanted command. If the system is idle for 4 minutes it automatically turns off.

"Dual band" Yacht Controller technology represents the conquest of a new frontier in Yacht Control which will greatly benefit the marine industry and our customers by making it safer and easier for them to operate their boats and consider the purchase of larger ones. Making it easier to both maneuver their boat into the slip AND TIE IT UP WHILE CONTROLLING IT WIRELESSLY offers far greater advantages than other engine and drive combinations which only focus on getting the boat into a slip without any help on how to keep it there while tying it up, other than to stay at the helm or trying to run for the lines. These systems do only half the job at great expense, while Yacht Controller’s “Dual Band" starting at $7,495 offers an extremely cost effective and practical solution to the problem.

Technical highlights include the following: “Dual Band" is waterproof (both transmitter and receiver) with watertight connections and corresponding gaskets. It is equipped with proprietary silicone membrane switches developed by Porsche Design. Unique control heads, functions and thrusters are enabled by inserting card chip processers in slots so units can be moved from boat to boat should the owner change equipment. Individual microprocessors for each function with back-up relays ensure redundancy for safety and security working via CANBUS system. Acoustical alarm and take command function replicate original control functions for safety and security. Automatic shut off after 4 minutes of non use, constant visual signal for transmission, low battery alarm and acoustical alarm in event of loss of signal all provide additional safety.

As a veteran of the marine industry for many years, holder of a 100 ton captain's license and designer and seller of many yachts I can uncategorically state that Yacht Controller is one of the best received products in the Marine Industry with more than 4000 units in the field, no incidents of accidents and 100 % customer satisfaction. “Dual band" is like "breaking the sound barrier" in Yacht Control for 2010 and beyond.

Gerald Berton
President