FISHINGNUT Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Just wondering why the steering wheel on a boat is on the right hand side and not the left like a car ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 it is because of the rotation of the prop... having a lone person on that side of the boat helps to level it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 My dad has a 24ft Fairline, and the wheel is on the left. Don't see it like that too often though.......it takes a while to get used to it. Going thru locks and stuff its better to have the wheel on the right.....then you can see the docks clearly. On the left your looking over the baot all the time...... a bit of a PITA. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 tiller...question solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramble Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Where would you prefer it? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHINGNUT Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Thanks for the quick reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Slowpoke's really screwed up...his is in the center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Slowpoke's really screwed up...his is in the center. Funny Wayne I wanted to say the same thing but you beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Slowpoke's really screwed up...his is in the center. Left, right, center.... I don't care. AS LONG AS IT'S NOT A TILLER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Left, right, center.... I don't care.AS LONG AS IT'S NOT A TILLER! Whats a matter a guy who can shift through 20 plus gears on a rig is afraid of a Tiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Whats a matter a guy who can shift through 20 plus gears on a rig is afraid of a Tiller No, no, it's holding onto something long and round and vibrates a bit that's bigger than his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Whats a matter a guy who can shift through 20 plus gears on a rig is afraid of a Tiller The only thing that frightens me about a tiller is getting it mixed up with the rental boats at a lodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 The only thing that frightens me about a tiller is getting it mixed up with the rental boats at a lodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 No, no, it's holding onto something long and round and vibrates a bit that's bigger than his own. you guys are quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 No, no, it's holding onto something long and round and vibrates a bit that's bigger than his own. I'm somewhat uncomfortable knowing that you have spent time pondering my appendage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Guy walks into a bar,bartender says ,why is that tiller sticking out of your pants?Guy says ARRRRGH..its drivin me nuts! Joe I think this was posted years ago by someone here but its still damn funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 What's a Tiller??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazybum Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 What's a Tiller??? Isn't that what you use for gardening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybo Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 It started back,way back. When they first put steering wheels into boats, the return springs where so heavy on the throttle. That it was easer to hold it in the right hand(most people being right handed). Terry a car engine rotates the opposite way. Most boats you see with it on the left. IS because they use a foot throttle. You need space to bolt it down or you will screw it through the hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) Take a look at the picture I posted in the thread "who's your mentor" and you'll see my dad sitting in his boat about 1955. Not only is the steering wheel on the left side of the boat, but it's also located in the rear seat, which was fairly common on cedarstrips back in the day. You'll also see the throttle & gear shift were 2 seperate levers compared to todays engines that combine them both in the same lever. Edited February 11, 2008 by lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'm surprised no-one has said is has to do with the once-domination of the seas by the British navy, until the Dutch kicked thier donkeyes off the sea that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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