Some of the Points Rick and Craig Discussed

The world of pleasure boating just got better, with revolutionary Axius® and Zeus® joystick control transforming maneuvering and docking into simple, easy and stress-free actions. Joystick control is available on all Sea Ray twin engine models. Just push the joystick in the desired direction and you’re there!

Axius and Zeus alleviate the intimidation of maneuvering boats that has for too long limited the number of people willing to step behind a helm. The Axuis and Zeus systems remove that intimidation and make it simple for novice boaters to smoothly, safely and confidently dock their boat.

By switching from the wheel to the accompanying joystick control, anyone using boats powered by Axius and Zeus can easily move it laterally, diagonally, or even pivot in a circle just by pushing or turning the joystick in the desired direction.

Both systems work through a joystick – much like a video game controller – that controls the drive-by-wire steering, throttling and shifting in an intuitive manner. Simple hand movements are translated into complex boat maneuvers that were previously impossible – even to experienced captains.

This revolution in recreational boating is the culmination of 15 years of research, design and testing by Sea Ray, Mercury Marine and Cummins MerCruiser Diesel engineers.

The Axius control system consists of twin sterndrive packages and offers standard joystick capability. The Zeus propulsion system consists of two to four engine/pod units that can turn 360 degrees, powering vessels from the 40-foot range up to much larger yachts.


 For more information, visit: www.joystickboatcontrol.com

About Rick

Richard C. Stone is Vice President of Brunswick Corporation and President – Sea Ray Group, a position he assumed in early 2006.

Previously, Mr. Stone served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Brunswick Boat Group, responsibilities he assumed in 2001. During that time, he also headed up operations at Brunswick’s Sealine boat brand. Mr. Stone joined Brunswick in 1985 as Vice President – Controller of Sea Ray and in 1989 was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sea Ray.

Prior to joining Sea Ray, he was a senior audit manager with Arthur Andersen & Co.

  Mr. Stone has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Northern Arizona University and has completed the Program for Management Development at Harvard University.

About Sea-Ray

Founded in 1959, Sea Ray is the world's largest manufacturer of superior quality pleasure boats. Sea Ray is headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., and operates as part of the Boat Group division of Brunswick Corporation. With more than 40 models ranging from 17 to 60 feet, Sea Ray makes a boat for every lifestyle, each built with a unique commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and excellence throughout. Additional information about Sea Ray is available at www.searay.com.