Having all the power available is no good if it cannot be controlled.

Introducing Caudwell Marine’s™ unique Vertical Intelligence™ architecture.

Caudwell Marine’s™ unique approach to managing the power and functionality of the drive combines human factors with electronic and mechanical interfacing, resulting in an intelligent system that is thinking constantly about how to improve overall efficiency, safety and performance.

The DCU (Drive Control Unit) is the brain behind Vertical Intelligence™. It drives the digital throttle; closed loop emissions system; variable valves and intakes; electro-hydraulic shift; start-in-gear and gear engage protection; on-board diagnostics; and operator inputs and information - via our NMEA 2000 © compatible HCU (Helm Control Unit).

Sending operator intelligence to the DCU has never been easier. Our custom-designed stainless steel multifunction digital throttle and shift (DTSC) have beauty, brains and brawn – all in one. 

Digital throttle and shift controls are available in single side mount, single top mount and dual top mount. (See specifications for binnacle functionality.)

From the helm to the drive, Vertical Intelligence™ is like human DNA – a string unique to everyone as it is unique to Caudwell Marine™.