[Reel_Blessed II]

Does anyone know or have researched why boats are never made (I've never seen one) with the steering will on the left side of a boat? Always wondered....

Thanks....

 

[Argo]

Mine is on the left side of my center console...

 

[Reel_Blessed II]

That's a good one Argo!!!

But is the throttle on the right?

 

[birdnester]

Has something to do with the clockwise turn of the prop causes a torque that'll make the right side of the boat rise.....so the weight of the driver would offset this.

 

[Mont]

the area from dead ahead (12 oclock) to 4 oclock is the area where you are supposed to yield to traffic, and that's why the steering wheel is on that side. It's to give the captain a between view of the area he needs to see to yield to other boats.

 

[Reel_Blessed II]

Interesting....

I wonder if Enlgands boats have the steering wheel on the left?

Ummmmm.....

 

[grinderman]

Ummmm - Reel Blessed, you need to get back to work and worry more about planning that next fishing trip so that you get there when you say you'll be there - LOL!!!

Later from your fishing partner!

 

[Reel_Blessed II]

Ha..ha...

I will definitely be there. I'll have to slap the boss around if he gives me any slack. What a slave driver.

Of course he did take me fishing in Florida lst week and is letting me get away to Vegas for a couple of days.

See you next weekend!!!!