Garmin and Bavaria introduce Vision 46 Dock Control
Garmin®, the global leader in satellite navigation, and Bavaria, one of the world´s leading yacht manufacturers have teamed up to create a unique Docking system onboard their new Bavaria Vision 46.
Perfect for shorthanded sailing this docking system takes the stress out of entering your berth and makes mooring your boat like a professional seem simple.
The system consists of two thrusters, a joystick, and two actuators. Mooring your boat couldn’t be easier, simply use the joystick to manouver in any direction and with a designated page on the Garmin plotter you are able to view the thruster status, rpm and gear status.
Daniel Kohl, Sail boat product manager at Bavaria says “Dock Control is the next step in Sailing assistant systems because we developed the functionalities by analysing the 120 customers on our test boat. The integration of Garmin into the system allows us to display safety relevant information’s like battery status of the thrusters, RPM, locked wheel on the plotter which is absolutely unique”. 
Nigel Craine European Marine OEM Sales Manager for Garmin said “We have been enjoying an exclusive partnership with Bavaria since January 2011, this development gives another reason for customers to choose a premium quality boat with world leading electronics. We look forward to our continued partnership with Bavaria”
This Docking system is now available on board the new Bavaria 46 and available on additional models soon. For more information see here http://www.bavaria-yachtbau.com/en/sailing-yachts/vision-46.html
About GARMIN
The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information visit Garmin's media centre at http://garmin.blogs.com/ukpr. Garmin is a registered trademark and GHP, GHC and GWS are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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About BAVARIA
The shipyard has one of the most state-of-the-art series production facilities for sailing and motor yachts worldwide. From hull lamination to final delivery, BAVARIA Yachts have been synonymous with premium quality, solid and lasting values as well as an outstanding price-performance ratio.
Since 1978, Bavaria has built more than 30.000 yachts and the Giebelstädter are as committed as ever to create some of the most exciting yachts. 60% of all boats are sailing yachts, 40 % are motorboats. 85% of all yachts are exported worldwide.
Bavaria has worked with some of the best design studios worldwide, ranking from top performance racing design team Farr Yacht Design and the global design consultancy, BMW Group DesignworksUSA, a subsidiary of the BMW Group.
