throttle gear shift split

[thetalktv]

Hello All,

My Albin still has the Volvo Penta with the conmbined throttle
lever/gear shift. Due to a somewhat sticky throttle and somewhat
unresponsive prop (which might be a design issue) this is not easy to
handle when docking. I am thinking of splitting the throttle
mechanism from the gears and am wondering if anyone has some tips.

Regards,

Neil

 

[stevebirch2002]

Hi Neil

This ha sbeen done many times. Easy to do. Use a choke cable or similar with
a handle for the throttle and keep the pitch of the prop control on the
existing lever. Takes abit of getting used to but certainly gives you more
control. I can't promise you will be able to steer your Vega any better as
the prop is behind the rudder, offset and a long keel....... Practise makes
perfect with handling teh Vega in close quarters.

Cheers

Steve Birch