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Helm Master EX

Make the most of every minute on the water with the incredible control of Helm Master EX. This groundbreaking boat control system continues to transform the boating experience in new and exciting ways. Both seasoned and aspiring boaters will appreciate its precision, automation, and smart functionality that allows them to focus on family, friends, and fish.

 

Helm Master EX features:

  • NEW Wireless Controller with an Integrated Man Overboard System—an industry first
  • Full maneuverability joystick for boats with one to five engines (F150 and up)
  • Programmed modes for fishing, positioning, navigation, and relaxing
  • Automations for trim assist, speed control, battery charging, and more
  • Seamless integration with the Siren Connected Boat® Monitoring System for security and remote control via smartphone app
  • Integrated bow thruster control, compatible with Lewmar®, Sleipner®, and Vetus® brands

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Features

An industry first, Yamaha’s NEW Wireless Controller gives captains the flexibility to move about the boat while maintaining complete control.* It features all Helm Master joystick, autopilot, and Man Overboard functionality for captain and passengers, and is compatible with single- to quint-engine boats.

*Captains must always be vigilant. Operation of the new Wireless Control System should only take place while onboard for safety.

NEW Wireless Control System
NEW Wireless Control System

AUTOMATION

PATTERN STEER (Pattern Search)

Search for sweet spots. Find productive water by trolling in a grid pattern until you get bites. Then revisit spots where you found action. Pattern Steer automates a movement (Pattern Search) to do this. 
  • Puts your boat into an automated grid pattern, so you can focus on the fish.
  • Pair a pattern with sub-idle trolling or nudge speed up or down by hitting the speed control button on your binnacle.
  • Pattern search will complete the grid, returning your boat to its origination point. It will continue to loop the grid until you deactivate it.

PATTERN STEER (Williamson Turn)

Many safe returns. You know you’re having fun when there’s tubing or skiing and the hats are flying. Easily, return to the spot for the pick-up. Pattern Steer automates a movement (Williamson Turn) just for this.
  • Automates the two-step turn, returning you safely to the spot.
  • Perfect at nighttime, in reduced visibility or when your origination point is out of sight.
  • Handy for recovering valuables that have fallen into the water or returning to a skier or tuber who’s dropped the tow line. 

Lateral Assist

Precision movement. Even when you’re automated, wind and current can pull a boat slightly off course. Lateral Assist compensates for outside forces to keep you on track.  
  • Increases precision in any manual or automated Helm Master® EX lateral movement.
  • Improves accuracy and safety when crabbing up to a dock for fueling or deboarding. 
  • Improves the control of automated lateral Helm Master EX movements such at DriftPoint® and DriftPoint Track. 

FISHPOINT (BOW / STERN)

Peace and quiet for fishing and relaxing. Select FishPoint® Bow or Stern and it’s like your boat is tethered at its bow or stern. No anchor required! 
  • Maintains boat position (but not heading) using gps and minimal RPM. 
  • As quiet at is gets without dropping an anchor.
  • Perfect for stationary fishing directly below the boat or for having a quiet dinner on the water.

DRIFTPOINT / DRIFTPOINT TRACK

Control while you go with the flow. Select DriftPoint® or DriftPoint Track and your boat will enter a controlled drift, either simply maintaining its heading (DriftPoint) or maintaining its heading while drifting along a set of determined waypoints on a route (DriftPoint Track). Built-in Lateral Assist increases precision.
  • Maintains boat heading (but not position) using GPS and minimal RPM.
  • DriftPoint is great for drift fishing a wreck, kite fishing, or watching a sunset from the stern.
  • DriftPoint Track is great for drifting or fishing along an uneven shoreline or underwater features. 

STAYPOINT

Put it in park, on the water. StayPoint® “marks” your position and heading and maintains the spot within 10 feet (ideal conditions) or 75 feet (high winds/currents).
  • Maintains boat heading and position using GPS and independent outboard thrust control.
  • Use it when waiting for a bridge, a slip to open, or for your turn at the fuel dock.
  • StayPoint functionality available to those with twins, trips, quads, and quints.

TRACK POINT WITH WAYPOINT ARRIVAL

Seamless control from run to arrival. Select a route with Track Point, actuate it in Autopilot, and then select what your boat does at the end of the route with Waypoint Arrival. At the Way Point, your boat can go into neutral or automatically enter a SetPoint® mode.
  • Autopilot with Waypoint routes means you can sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
  • Select what your boat does when you reach your final Waypoint. Your boat can slow to idle, stop in place, or shift into an automated mode like DriftPoint.
  • Automates your route and what your boat does when it arrives.

HEADING HOLD

You’re headed in the right direction. Don’t let the wind or current get you turned around. Activate Heading Hold in Autopilot to make sure your boat maintains a set compass point. 
  • Pick a compass direction, hit Heading Hold, and know you’ll maintain direction.
  • Great for making a simple run across the lake or up the coastline. 
  • Heading Hold works in forward or reverse—which is handy when back trolling. 

COURSE HOLD

It’s easy to stay the course. Don’t let wind or current push you off your intended route. Course Hold makes sure you don’t take any detours to your destination.  
  • Select a destination and Course Hold will make sure you stay on course.
  • When fighting current and wind, it adds another level of accuracy to pre-programmed routes in autopilot.
  • Avoid obstacles with in-mode joystick adjustability. Sideways joystick movements can offset the course parallel in 10-, 20- or 50-foot increments. 

 

PATTERN STEER (ZIG ZAG/SPIRAL)

Get them to take the bait. Stalling your bait and then moving it suddenly gets the attention of the fish. Pattern Steer automates a movement (Spiral or Zig Zag) to do this. 
  • Puts your boat into an automated Zig Zag or Spiral pattern, so you can focus on the fish.
  • Pair a pattern with sub-idle trolling or nudge speed up or down by hitting the speed control button on your binnacle.
  • Great for spiraling over a wreck or zig zagging over a school of fish to trigger a strike.

PATTERN SHIFT / SPEED CONTROL

Go at your own pace with a button press. Throttle up or down with the touch of a button and engage Pattern Shift for sub-idle trolling speeds while fishing.
  • Speed Control holds your desired RPM. Accelerate or decelerate at the touch of a button. It’s just like cruise control.
  • Pattern Shift perfects trolling by automatically shifting in and out of gear. Can achieve speeds as low as <0.5 mph, depending on rig.
  • Pattern Shift is great for trolling while fishing for walleye or back trolling. 

VIDEOS

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Owner Operation - Autopilot

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Helm Master EX 2024

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Owner Operation - Digital Electronic Control

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Owner Operation - Digital Electronic Steering

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Owner Operation - Single Engine Applications

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Owner Operation - Digital Electric Steering (DES)

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Owner Operation - Joystick Multi-Outboard Applications

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Owner Operation - Joystick Single Outboard Applications

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Owner Operation - Electronic Keyless System EKS

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Owner Operation - Single Outboard Application Digital Electronic Control (DEC)

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Owner Operation – Multi-Outboard Application Digital Electronic Control (DEC)

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Owner Operation – Trim Assist

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Owner Operation – Adjusting Lever Friction Detents

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Owner Operation - StayPoint®

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Owner Operation - DriftPoint / DriftPoint Track

2025 Yamaha HMEX Wireless Controller

COMPONENTS

NEW Wireless Control System

This NEW Wireless Controller—an industry first—lets captains move around the boat while maintaining the complete control of Helm Master® EX.

NEW Wireless Control System

An industry first, Yamaha’s NEW Wireless Controller gives captains the flexibility to move about the boat while maintaining complete control.* The buoyant, wireless, hand-held remote features Helm Master EX joystick control, autopilot modes, and Man Overboard alert functionality, an integrated Helm Master EX display for monitoring depth, heading, and speed; the ability to engage SetPoint® automated modes for fishing; and the option to integrate windlass and other accessory control. The remote is rechargeable via USB-C or its included charging cradle, which can double as a handy second station for docking or trolling. The wireless control system is compatible Helm Master EX-equipped boats updated to the newest software version, and for single- to quint-engine configurations featuring F150 – XF450.

*Captains must always be vigilant. Operation of the new Wireless Control System should only take place while onboard for safety.

NEW Man Overboard System

Part of the Helm Master® EX Wireless Control System, the Man Overboard System slows or cuts the engines when it detects a man overboard.

NEW Man Overboard System

The new Helm Master® EX Man Overboard System detects when a passenger or the captain falls overboard. This triggers the boat to decelerate to a stop in idle or immediately turn off the engines (depending on the situation). The system comes with one captain’s tag and one passenger tag but can support up to eight man-overboard tags. Tags can be placed in included wristbands or lanyard hooks, for tracking all passengers—including pets! Tags are powered by button-cell batteries. The Man Overboard System is available only as part of the Helm Master EX Wireless Control package.  

Single Binnacle

This digital binnacle offers push-button convenience and a new level of control for single-engine boaters.

Single Binnacle

Our redesigned, Digital Electronic Single Binnacle puts a new level of control—and style—into the hands of single-engine boaters. It’s now available in a black-on-black styling option, in addition to traditional chrome, and features new integrated Power and Start/Stop buttons for a cleaner dash. It also offers convenient push-button activation of Neutral Hold, Speed Control with Pattern Shift, Trim Assist, and Station Selection (if you have a second station). Button lights are dimmable to match the customized light settings of your CL5 display. Through your display, you can also set throttle friction and shift detent to your preference. Compatible with most digital Yamaha outboards 2.8L to 5.6L (F150 to XF450).

Multi-Engine Binnacle

This digital control commands up to five outboards and offers several convenient push-button functions.

Multi-Engine Binnacle

Our redesigned, Digital Electronic Multiple-Engine Binnacle Control commands up to five outboards. It’s now available in a black-on-black styling option, in addition to traditional chrome, and features new integrated Power and All Start/Stop buttons for a cleaner dash. It also offers Single-Lever control (control all engines with one lever), Center Engine only control (for three four, or five outboards), and convenient, push-button activation of Neutral Hold, Speed Control with Pattern Shift, Trim Assist, and Station Selection (if you have a second station). Button lights are dimmable to match the customized light settings of your CL5 display. Through your display, you can also set throttle friction and shift detent to your preference. Compatible with most digital Yamaha outboards 2.8L to 5.6L (F150 to XF450).

Joystick Control

Engages automated boating functions and is compatible with quints to single engines—an industry first.

Joystick Control

Our redesigned, Joystick is compatible with a range of applications, from quints to single engines. It’s available in a black-on-black styling option, in addition to traditional chrome, and features nine-color customizable LED illumination. Functionality includes the SetPoint® suite of automated fishing and boating functions, including FishPoint®, DriftPoint®, DriftPoint Track, StayPoint® (twins and up). It also allows for joystick adjustability while in SetPoint and Autopilot modes and Track Point with SetPoint. Plus, Lewmar®, Sleipner®, and Vetus®-brand bow thruster controls can be integrated with the joystick, for seamless pivot and low-speed maneuvering control. Compatible with most digital Yamaha outboards 2.8L to 5.6L (F150 to XF450).

Flush Side-Mount Control

This digital control is perfect for single-engine luxury pontoons, premium dual consoles, and more.

Flush Side-Mount Control

The Helm Master® EX flush side-mount digital control is perfect for rigging single-engine luxury pontoons, premium dual consoles, and more. It brings convenient, push-button activation of Speed Control, Trim Assist, and Neutral Hold to the single-engine set. Available for right-mount main or second stations and is compatible with wireless key fob and most digital Yamaha outboards 2.8L to 5.6L (F150 to XF450).

Autopilot Panel

This panel offers push-button activation of functions like Heading Hold and Course Hold while underway.

Autopilot Panel

Our Autopilot panel offers push-button activation of handy functions like Heading Hold and Course Hold while underway, Track Point for route selection, Way Point Arrival which slows or shifts your boat into a preselected mode at the end of your selected route, and Pattern Steer Spiral, Zig Zag, Pattern Search, and Williamson Turn automations for fishing and more. Compatible with most digital Yamaha outboards 2.8L to 5.6L (F150 to XF450).

CL5 Touchscreen

The CL5 monitors the RPM and gear status for up to five outboards, plus critical boat stats.

CL5 Touchscreen

Our CL5 five-inch touchscreen display panel can monitor the RPM and gear status for up to five engines at once and offers critical boat stats such as tank levels for fuel, water, and waste. As part of the Helm Master EX system, compatible with most digital Yamaha outboards 2.8L to 5.6L (F150 to XF450).

Digital Electric Steering

Electric steering be bolted onto select Helm Master EX digital outboards from 150 - 350 hp.

Digital Electric Steering

An exciting innovation, our new bolt-on digital electric steering can be added to Helm Master EX digitally controlled outboards from 150 horsepower to 350 horsepower (select models). It brings the built-in steering precision and responsiveness of our XTO Offshore outboard to lower horsepower outboards. This component features a streamlined design—without pumps, valves, hoses—for a clean, spacious bilge. It takes up much less space than traditional hydraulic steering units. It also draws much less power than a traditional hydraulic steering unit, preserving battery life.

Multi-Function Display Interface

Interfaces engine information to select multi-function displays, allowing touchscreen or wireless remote operation.

Multi-Function Display Interface

Our multi-function display interfaces engine information to a number of multi-function displays, allowing touchscreen or wireless remote operation, depending on model. Enables chart plotting, sonar, radar, Autopilot, video, music control, digital switching, XM® weather, and more. Software is easily updated via USB.*

*Compatibility between MFD Interfaces and MFDs varies by the MFD manufacturer. Consult with your authorized Yamaha Outboard dealer to ensure you’re purchasing the MFD Interface that’s compatible with your MFD of choice.

Wireless Key FOB

Works with Keyless Start/Stop Ignition Panels for one-touch starting near the helm.

Wireless Key FOB

The Helm Master® EX Keyless FOB works with Keyless Start/Stop Ignition Panels for one-touch starting near the helm. It’s also used to engage the optional Y-COP® Anti-Theft System, which disables your ignition and fuel systems for security when docked. Y-COP engagement works from up to 15 feet away. Every Helm Master EX system comes with two buoyant, wireless FOBs, however, up to four can be programmed to your system at one time.

Stop/Start Panels

Available for single- or multi-engine configurations and feature slim, backlit, button-push designs.

Stop/Start Panels

Stop/Start Panels are available for single- or multi-engine configurations. They feature slim, backlit, button-push designs that preserve dash space. For multi-engine rigs, a small All Start Panel can also be added. All panels work with the Helm Master EX buoyant Wireless Key FOB for keyless ignition and the engagement of our optional Y-COP® Anti-Theft System.

AND NOW, HELM MASTER EX INCLUDES SIREN 3 PRO BOAT MONITORING SYSTEM HARDWARE.

The Siren 3 Pro provides unbelievable control of your boat—with remote switching, GPS tracking, and security monitoring—no matter where you are*. LEARN MORE ABOUT SIREN 3 PRO

*Siren 3 Pro bundle is included with Helm Master installation for twin-, triple-, quad- and quint-engine installations only. Excludes single engines. Siren 3 Pro bundle includes installation and this standard hardware: Siren 3 Pro main device, hub assembly multi-hub with resistor, 2-pin cap assembly, two 4-pin cap assemblies, CL conversion harness. Does not include Siren Marine cellular subscription. Must have Siren Connected Boat app and activate Siren Marine cellular subscription to take advantage of Siren 3 Pro Standard Features. Message and data rates may apply. May not be available in all areas or on all devices. Some restrictions apply. See sirenmarine.com for full system and subscription details . 
 

TALK TO YOUR AUTHORIZED YAMAHA OUTBOARD DEALER ABOUT HELM MASTER EX

Have questions about re-rigging your boat, compatibility with your outboard, component functions, or participating boat builder partners? Contact your nearest authorized Yamaha Outboards dealer. 

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