A system for controlling a marine vessel having first and second steering nozzles and corresponding first and second reversing buckets, comprises a processor configured to receive a first vessel control signal including at least a component corresponding to a translational thrust command in a port direction, and that is configured to provide a set of actuator control signals coupled to and control the first and second reversing buckets. The processor is configured to provide the set of actuator control signals so as to maintain the first reversing bucket substantially in a first discrete position and the second reversing bucket substantially in a second discrete position as long as the first vessel control signal includes a component corresponding to a translational thrust command in the port direction.

A control system for a jet propelled watercraft comprising a hull with a transom and water jet unit, the control system comprising, as a transom mountable unit, a tiller controlled thrust vectoring nozzle and an actuator controlled jet deflection member for forward direction steering and reversing respectively of the jet propelled watercraft.

A control system for a jet propelled watercraft comprising a hull with a transom and water jet unit, the control system comprising, as a transom mountable unit, a tiller controlled thrust vectoring nozzle and an actuator controlled jet deflection member for forward direction steering and reversing respectively of the jet propelled watercraft.

A method of controlling a steering system on a marine vessel includes, in response to receiving a user input to engage a quick steer mode, employing a reduced steering ratio to translate positions of a steering wheel to desired steering angles of a marine drive. A vessel speed of a marine vessel is determined and then compared to a threshold vessel speed. An output limit is determined to prevent the marine vessel from further exceeding the threshold vessel speed while the quick steer mode is engaged. The marine drive is automatically controlled based on the output limit and a steering actuator associated with the marine drive is controlled based on the reduced steering ratio.

Surfboards moved by user power comprises: a surfboard body streamlined, when viewed from a plan view, concave grooves are formed on both sides, respectively; a propulsion body including: a first propulsion body formed with a first propulsion unit that is hinged to one side groove of the surfboard body and is formed inclined with respect to the surfboard body on a lower surface to generate propulsion force according to the movement of the user's feet; and a second propulsion body formed with a second propulsion unit that is hinged to the other side groove of the surfboard body and is formed inclined with respect to the surfboard body on a lower surface to generate propulsion force according to the movement of the user's feet; and a direction change unit including: a rotating shaft passing through the surfboard body; a handle disposed on an upper end of the surfboard body of the rotating shaft to rotate the rotating shaft; and a direction change key that is disposed on a lower part of the surfboard body of the rotating shaft and rotates together with the rotating shaft.

Surfboards moved by user power comprises: a surfboard body streamlined, when viewed from a plan view, concave grooves are formed on both sides, respectively; a propulsion body including: a first propulsion body formed with a first propulsion unit that is hinged to one side groove of the surfboard body and is formed inclined with respect to the surfboard body on a lower surface to generate propulsion force according to the movement of the user's feet; and a second propulsion body formed with a second propulsion unit that is hinged to the other side groove of the surfboard body and is formed inclined with respect to the surfboard body on a lower surface to generate propulsion force according to the movement of the user's feet; and a direction change unit including: a rotating shaft passing through the surfboard body; a handle disposed on an upper end of the surfboard body of the rotating shaft to rotate the rotating shaft; and a direction change key that is disposed on a lower part of the surfboard body of the rotating shaft and rotates together with the rotating shaft.

A watercraft running system includes a propulsion device, a steering device, a course changing operator, a port-side attitude control plate and a starboard-side attitude control plate, a port-side actuator and a starboard-side actuator, and a controller. The controller is operable in a first control mode in which the steering device is controlled according to the operation of the course changing operator and a second control mode in which the port-side actuator and the starboard-side actuator are controlled according to the operation of the course changing operator. The controller is configured or programmed to prohibit shifting from the first control mode to the second control mode if the steering position of the steering device is not a neutral position, and to permit the shift from the first control mode to the second control mode if the steering position is the neutral position.

A boat station (100), including: a console shell (104) configured to be secured to a boat; and a console panel (106) configured to receive a helm control (120) and a throttle control (122) and to move relative to the console shell. The boat station is configured to adjust a vertical position of the helm control and the throttle control by moving the console panel relative to the console shell.

A boat station (100), including: a console shell (104) configured to be secured to a boat; and a console panel (106) configured to receive a helm control (120) and a throttle control (122) and to move relative to the console shell. The boat station is configured to adjust a vertical position of the helm control and the throttle control by moving the console panel relative to the console shell.

A vessel (1) comprises a hull (2) including a bow (3) and a stern (4) and has a length-to-beam ratio which is smaller than 10:1, preferably smaller than 5:1. The hull (2) has a vertical centre plane (CP) extending in a direction from the bow (3) to the stern (4). At each side of the centre plane (CP) the vessel (1) has at least two azimuth thrusters (6) including respective propellers (6a), which azimuth thrusters (6) are located next to each other in transverse direction of the centre plane (CP). Each azimuth thruster (6) drivably coupled to its own prime mover (7).