Optimus 360 joystick control now compatible with twin oxe diesel 300hp outboard engines
Stockholm, Sweden – November 22, 2022 Boats with twin OXE Diesel 300HP outboards can now enjoy all the advantages of Dometic’s state-of-the-art Optimus 360 Joystick Control for intelligent position control. With this latest upgrade, Optimus Electro-Hydraulic Steering and Optimus 360 is now compatible with the full OXE Diesel Engine range with twin installations.
Dometic and Swedish diesel outboard innovator OXE Marine have announced a collaboration to make Dometic’s Optimus 360 Joystick Control compatible with OXE’s flagship 300HP Diesel outboard. This was done based on customer demand for precision steering and control aboard a wide range of vessels being equipped with twin OXE 300HP outboards.
Optimus electro-hydraulic steering and the Optimus 360 Joystick system can now be fitted to the entire range of OXE Diesel outboards, including 125HP, 150HP, 175HP 200HP and 300HP models. Twin installations are required to take advantage of the unique added benefits of Optimus 360 Joystick Control.
Optimus 360 allows operators to move the boat not only forward and back, but also sideways, by pushing the intuitive joystick to the left or right. Operators can even rotate the boat on a dime with a simple twist of the joystick.
Optimus 360 is designed for low-speed maneuvering and excels in marinas, while docking or for launching/retrieving.
“OXE Marine has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of developing clean, efficient diesel outboard power for a wide range of vessels,” said Eric Fetchko, President of Marine Segment at Dometic. “Integrating our Optimus steering and Optimus Joystick control with the company’s entire line of outboards — including the flagship OXE 300 — will prove to be an important development for our business, and a benefit to more sustainable marine industry around the world,” added Fetchko.
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Dometic is a global outdoor tech company on a mission to make mobile living easy.
Leveraging our core expertise in cooling, heating, power & electronics, mobility, and space optimization, we empower more people to connect with nature and elevate their sense of freedom in the outdoors. We achieve this by creating smart, sustainable, and reliable products with outstanding design. Millions of people around the world use our products while camping and exploring nature with their cars, RVs, or boats. Our range of offerings includes installed products for land vehicles and boats, as well as standalone solutions for outdoor enthusiasts.
We employ approximately 7,000 people globally and sell our products in more than 100 countries. In 2024, we reported net sales of SEK 25 billion (USD 2.3 billion) and are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.