FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a first embodiment of a user input device for controlling propulsion of a marine vessel having a partially-illuminated ring according to our new and ornamental design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of a second embodiment of a user input device for controlling propulsion of a marine vessel having a partially-illuminated ring according to our new and ornamental design;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of a third embodiment of a user input device for controlling propulsion of a marine vessel having a partially-illuminated ring according to our new and ornamental design;

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of a fourth embodiment of a user input device for controlling propulsion of a marine vessel having a partially-illuminated ring according to our new and ornamental design; and,

FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of a fifth embodiment of a user input device for controlling propulsion of a marine vessel having an illuminated ring according to our new and ornamental design.

The back side of the user input device for controlling propulsion of a marine vessel is not visible during normal use and forms no part of the claimed design.

The broken lines illustrate portions of the user input device for controlling propulsion of a marine vessel that form no part of the claimed design.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a user input device for controlling propulsion of a marine vessel, as shown and described.

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