DTS Controls or no DTS Controls

[zippy83]

HI all,

I am getting ready to purchase a new boat and motor and the motor I was looking at comes with an option to add DTS Controls for an extra $1500. I have done some research and know that it's Digital Throttle response system and that it's very jumpy. My current boat is a 50HP and is cable driven. This upgrade would be to a 200HP..

So I have two questions...

1. Is it worth the upgrade
2. How reliable is it (down the road 10 years from today)

Thanks
Zipp

 

[dingbat]

A friend has DTS on his 275 Verado.
I really like it. Especially the trolling function.

Most cars have had “fly by wire” throttles for years. Most don’t know it

 

[paulswagelock]

It has been used by Mercury for over 15 years now - it is proven. Get it, it is not jumpy, it is silky smooth. I had it several boats ago for the first time and will never go back to mechanical controls. Third boat now with it and it is perfect.

 

[zippy83]

A friend has DTS on his 275 Verado.
I really like it. Especially the trolling function.

Most cars have had “fly by wire” throttles for years. Most don’t know it

Thanks... What is the trolling function?

 

[zippy83]

It has been used by Mercury for over 15 years now - it is proven. Get it, it is not jumpy, it is silky smooth. I had it several boats ago for the first time and will never go back to mechanical controls. Third boat now with it and it is perfect.

Thank you... I thought that came out recently in the past few years. Good to know it's been out for a while.. And the upgrade is only $900 extra so I am leaning towards it

 

[dingbat]

Thanks... What is the trolling function?

No bumping throttle to manage trolling RPM.
Set desired RPM and go.
Change set point via push buttons

 

[zippy83]

No bumping throttle to manage trolling RPM.
Set desired RPM and go.
Change set point via push buttons

I do a lot of trolling for Muskies and Walleye... Looks like I might benefit from it...

Thank you