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| Originally Posted by Skiffy I was not trying to promote any other drives, but I do work with boat builders who prefer to specify other engines for some of their range. Engine choice is a big part in choosing a boat, and this has an impact on whether people look at IPS or Zeus.
I also work with integrated control systems linking inputs from hydraulics and other onboard data, so it isn't out of the question that someone could come up with an independant pod system.
Interesting I wasn't aware the IPS had a hold position option, it could get very interesting at the lock gates, as I'm sure once you've used it a bit you may be tempted to wander off... |
Most of the info and speculation on IPS and Zeus is out there, so maybe it is time to expand this thread into a comparison of all drives. That's a subject I've waited years to hear definitive info on. I think the pod is the future though, but I would be interested to see other ideas, especially ones that can be mated with other manufacturer's engines.
BTW: Never mind 'once you're used to it a bit', many of the amateurs I've seen will be using skyhook, etc. from day one
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