Italy’s Quick Group and Volvo Penta have entered a collaboration to integrate Quick Nautical Equipment’s electric proportional bow and stern thrusters with Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking system. The aim is to further improve manoeuvrability and control during docking for boat owners.
The integration, scheduled for release at the end of 2025, will be available for Volvo Penta’s Aquamatic DPI and IPS propulsion ranges. Through the Proportional Control System (PCS), Quick’s thrusters can be combined with Assisted Docking, a semi-automated system that uses GPS-based precision to maintain heading and course while automatically compensating for wind and current. Operated via joystick, it enables straight-line movement, rotation on the spot, or fine adjustments without drift. Introduced in 2021, Assisted Docking is designed to reduce stress, enhance control, and increase confidence during close-quarters manoeuvres.
Quick Nautical Equipment, part of Quick Group, develops and manufactures its electric proportional thrusters entirely at its Ravenna headquarters. The products are already established with international boatbuilders and are intended to provide reliable performance under a wide range of conditions.
“Our electric proportional thruster systems are now fully integrated with Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking technology – a milestone that redefines precision, control, and confidence at the helm,” said Andreas Karlsen, Chief Commercial Officer of Quick Group.
Francesco Giudice, Director of Yacht and Superyacht Sales at Volvo Penta, added: “This collaboration with Quick Group shows how technology integration can enhance the overall boating experience. We are pleased to make docking easier and more accessible for a broader range of boaters.”
