Boat Maintenance: Why are boat steering wheels on the right???
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Name:   GoneFishin The author of this post is registered as a member - Email Member
Subject:   Why are boat steering wheels on the right???
Date:   6/4/2012 10:48:54 AM



1. On smaller powerboats, putting the helm on the right side means the weight of the operator will counteract the torque of the propeller

2. Putting the helm on the right side maximizes visibility in right-of-way situations

3. Most people feel more comfortable using their right hand on the controls.

I have a center console with the wheel on the left of the console and the controls on the right.

This subject has been discussed before. Check the following:

http://www.lakesonline.com/Forum/thread.asp?tid=93120&SiteID=AL001
Other messages in this thread:View Entire Thread
Why are boat steering wheels on the right??? - greycove - 6/2/2012 9:42:05 PM
     Why are boat steering wheels on the right??? - CAT BOAT - 6/3/2012 1:00:35 PM
          Why are boat steering wheels on the right??? - twc - 6/3/2012 9:10:50 PM
               Why are boat steering wheels on the right??? - CAT BOAT - 6/3/2012 9:50:03 PM
               Why are boat steering wheels on the right??? - Kizma Anuice - 6/4/2012 5:41:44 AM
                    Why are boat steering wheels on the right??? - GoneFishin - 6/4/2012 10:48:54 AM



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