How do I use the thruster system?

The Arc Sport equipped with the Navigation Package has bow and stern thrusters controlled through the joystick and touchscreen. The thruster system assists with lateral movements and tight turns, particularly useful during docking or launching.

Lateral Movement and rotations:

Press the joystick down to activate, then push side to side to slide the boat laterally, or twist the joystick to spin the boat in its place.

Position Hold

Activate Position Hold by pressing and holding the Position Hold control puck. “Position Hold” will appear on the display and the boat will automatically engage the thrusters and propulsion to keep the boat steady. This is useful while waiting for dock access, preparing lines and fenders, organizing gear, getting the next rider ready, or just taking a break on the water.

Reverse Steering

When backing up, the thrusters engage to help the boat respond more predictably to the wheel, so it tracks straighter instead of drifting or pulling to one side. That drift is called prop walk, and it's a common quirk of inboard boats. With reverse steering assist, backing into a slip feels a lot more like you'd expect. You can turn reverse steering assist on or off in the boat's Settings.

Advanced Mode

Advanced Mode lets you control both the thrusters and prop with the joystick, giving you full omnidirectional control at low speeds. Enable it on your touchscreen under Settings > Drive, then double-tap the joystick to get started.