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Zero effort controls with Joystick Piloting (JPO)
The Verado 400R is the first Mercury Racing outboard to
feature Joystick Piloting for Outboards ( JPO) technology.
Joystick Piloting takes the stress out of docking, maneuvering
in tight spaces and operating in tight quarters by providing
boaters 360- degree movement at their fingertips. The
intuitive design of the joystick lets anyone - from experienced
captains to novice boaters - maneuver large boats with ease
and confidence. JPO 400R models available exclusively with
cambered Sport Master gear cases.
Mercury Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) replaces the lag
and hesitation of traditional throttle and shift cables with
digital precision, resulting in smooth shifting and instant
throttle response. Mercury Racing’s ergonomic, high-style
Zero Effort® Digital controls go hand-in-hand with Joystick
Piloting for an intuitive control experience – precisely
signaling driver intent to the DTS equipped Verado 400Rs.
The DTS system also features one-touch Smart Start,
automatic throttle synchronization and shadow mode for
triple and quad engine applications (where two throttle levers
operate all engines).
Auto Pilot with Skyhook
In addition to simplifying the docking experience, Joystick
Piloting is also capable of acting as a virtual anchor. With
a push of a button, Skyhook® (digital anchor) pinpoints
the boat's position using a GPS satellite antenna and
automatically shifts, applies throttle, and articulates the
engines independently to maintain the boat’s position. This
can be handy in a number of scenarios, from maintaining
position while waiting for fuel, to holding coordinates over a
favorite fishing spot.
Integrated autopilot, auto heading and waypoint sequencing
make navigation simple and efficient. A built-in digital
compass on Auto Heading allows the captain to maintain
course and make precise corrections with the touch of a finger.
One-degree heading adjustments can be made with a tap on
the joystick; 10-degree adjustments can be accomplished
using the control panel. Trips with multiple stops between
the starting point and final destination are a breeze with
Waypoint Sequencing, which allows the operator to plot
the boat's course using multiple points. All of the system
functions can be monitored and manipulated via Mercury
VesselView displays.
Color Options
The 400R is available in
both Cold Fusion white
and the legendary Mercury
Phantom Black. Cold Fusion
white models come standard
with Mercury Racing Blue
accent colors. In addition, a
total of seven custom colored
accent decal kits are available
on Cold Fusion white
models to match a variety of
boat graphics.
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