Please select your home edition
Edition
Maritimo M75

Quick Nautical Equipment thrusters and Mercury Marine integration now officially available

by Quick Group 3 Jul 18:02 UTC
Mercury Piloting System and Quick Nautical Equipment Thruster Integration © Quick Group

Quick Nautical Equipment, a flagship brand of Quick Group and a global leader in marine equipment innovation, following the announcement made earlier this year, is proud to confirm that the integration between Quick Nautical Equipment's bow thrusters and Mercury Marine's Joystick Piloting system is now officially available on the market—as originally scheduled within the first half of the year.

As of June 2025, Mercury Joystick Piloting system is fully compatible with applicable Quick Nautical Equipment bow thrusters and ready for customer use. This milestone officially marks a significant advancement in onboard maneuverability and control.

Quick Nautical Equipment has specifically developed a gateway that enables seamless integration between its PCS and Mercury's systems, allowing Mercury's maneuvering joysticks to control QNE bow thrusters. This system can also be retrofitted onto existing QNE installations, provided that the PCS is already in place or will be installed.

The integration is enabled via a new version of the Quick Nautical Equipment NCG-T interface, which allows compatible Mercury command systems to control QNE bow thrusters, currently including the BTQ range with MSC and BT-QSY models through PCS system. A software upgrade is requested and available via the Mercury G3 service tool.

The integration currently supports the following Mercury Marine engine models:

  • V8, V10, and V12 Verado Engines with Joystick Piloting for Outboards
  • 4.5L V6 and 6.2L V8 MerCruiser Engines with Joystick Piloting for Sterndrives
  • 8.2L V8 MerCruiser Engines with Joystick Piloting for Sterndrives
  • 3.0L Mercury Diesel Engines with Joystick Piloting for Sterndrives
  • 520 Racing Engines with Joystick Piloting for Sterndrives
  • L6 350/400 Engines with Joystick Piloting for Outboards
  • 400R, 450R, and 500R Engines with Joystick Piloting for Outboards

This integration represents a new level of synergy between propulsion and maneuvering systems, delivering unmatched control and confidence to boaters worldwide.

It also reinforces Quick Group's position as a leader in smart marine systems and highlights its commitment to strategic partnerships with top industry players like Mercury Marine; advancing cutting-edge technology that enhances performance and the overall boating experience.

Related Articles

Helping boaters steer clear of common mistakes
Veteran Sea Tow® captains share their tips Boating season is already in full throttle, and Sea Tow®, recognized throughout the marine industry as Your Road Service at Sea®, is proud to offer boating tips to avoid some of the most common mistakes seen on the water. Posted on 24 Jul
TATULA is Tops at ICAST 2025
All out with the new 23 model lineup of cork handle bass rods DAIWA goes all out with new 23 model lineup of 2025 TATULA cork handle bass rods and wins coveted Best Freshwater Rod at ICAST 2025. Posted on 24 Jul
Owner shares why he loves his WorldCat 325DC
Chuck highlights the unique experiences and cherished moments created Embark on the adventures of Chuck Smith, proud owner of the WorldCat 325DC. In this short testimonial, Chuck shares the joys of sandbar outings, fishing escapades, and family travels made possible by the versatility of the 325DC. Posted on 23 Jul
Marine Auctions: July Online Auctions
Bidding to start 24th July and will end 30 July We are now accepting entries for our August Online Auction. Posted on 22 Jul
Mercury Marine expands V10 Verado lineup
With all-new 425hp outboard and enhanced 350hp model Mercury Marine today announced the latest expansion of its award-winning Verado® outboard lineup with the introduction of the all-new V10 425hp Verado outboard and a performance enhanced version of the V10 350hp Verado outboard. Posted on 22 Jul
The after party starts now!
Prestige have already given us two instalments of their M-Line, and now here is the third Prestige have already given us two instalments of their M-Line, and now here is the third - M7 Posted on 21 Jul
Lowrance software update offers new features
New Trolling Motor features, Live Sonar enhancement Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics, today announced the release of software update 25.2, which is packed with innovative trolling motor features, significant enhancements to ActiveTarget® 2, and expanded third-party integrations. Posted on 16 Jul
DAIWA: Humbled and Honored
Carey Graves accepts Executive Officer role with parent company Globeride, Inc. American DAIWA Corp. President Carey Graves accepts Executive Officer role with parent company Globeride, Inc. Posted on 16 Jul
Lowrance® unveils Ghost® X Trolling Motor
Effortless positioning for a perfect cast every time Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics, today announced the Ghost® X 47-inch trolling motor, designed for freshwater and featuring an enhanced precision directional indicator, increased power, and the quietest motor yet. Posted on 16 Jul
DAIWA: The 9 Lives of Line
New offerings were popping up like prairie dogs Available in August, XBRAID's new FULLDRAG X9 brings big game fishing the pinnacle in 9-strand braided line technology and advanced manufacturing techniques. Posted on 15 Jul
Maritimo M50Palm Beach Motor Yachts