Abstract: An embodiment of a system for controlling a marine vessel includes a torque and/or position sensor configured to measure at least one of a torque applied by a steering wheel of the marine vessel and a rotational position of the steering wheel, and a processing device configured to receive a measurement of the steering wheel and electronically control a steering mechanism at a stern region of the marine vessel. The processing device is configured to estimate an angle of the steering wheel, determine a corresponding angle to be applied to the steering mechanism, and transmit a steering command based on the corresponding angle to an actuation device at the stern region.

Abstract: An embodiment of a system for controlling a marine vessel includes an electrical power steering unit coupled to a mechanical control system, the mechanical control system including a steering wheel connected by a shaft to a mechanical cable assembly, the mechanical cable assembly configured to be actuated by the steering wheel to control a steering mechanism of the marine vessel. The electrical power steering unit includes an electric motor configured to apply a torque to the mechanical cable assembly. The system also includes a processor configured to control the electrical power steering unit to provide at least one of steering assist and control of the marine vessel.

Abstract: An embodiment of a system for controlling a marine vessel includes an electrical power steering unit coupled to a mechanical control system, the mechanical control system including a steering wheel connected by a shaft to a mechanical cable assembly, the mechanical cable assembly configured to be actuated by the steering wheel to control a steering mechanism of the marine vessel. The electrical power steering unit includes an electric motor configured to apply a torque to the mechanical cable assembly. The system also includes a processor configured to control the electrical power steering unit to provide at least one of steering assist and control of the marine vessel.

Abstract: An embodiment of a system for controlling a marine vessel includes a torque and/or position sensor configured to measure at least one of a torque applied by a steering wheel of the marine vessel and a rotational position of the steering wheel, and a processing device configured to receive a measurement of the steering wheel and electronically control a steering mechanism at a stern region of the marine vessel. The processing device is configured to estimate an angle of the steering wheel, determine a corresponding angle to be applied to the steering mechanism, and transmit a steering command based on the corresponding angle to an actuation device at the stern region.

Abstract: An embodiment of a system for controlling a marine vessel includes an electrical power steering unit coupled to a mechanical control system, the mechanical control system including a steering wheel connected by a shaft to a mechanical cable assembly, the mechanical cable assembly configured to be actuated by the steering wheel to control a steering mechanism of the marine vessel. The electrical power steering unit includes an electric motor configured to apply a torque to the mechanical cable assembly. The system also includes a processor configured to control the electrical power steering unit to provide at least one of steering assist and control of the marine vessel.