THROTTLE LOCATION

[BOB H]

I OWN A 1994 29.5. THE THROTTLE LOCATION ON THE CONSOLE APPROX 1 FOOT ABOVE DECK MAKES IT AWKWARD TO HANDLE SPEED AND DIRECTION WHILE DOCKING DUE TO BENDING OVER AND REACHING THROUGH HELM. HAS ANYONE COME UP WITH A SIMPLE FIX ? OR EVEN A NOT SO SIMPLE FIX.

 

[Jay Hill]

Bicycle Pedals

I have not actually done this but saw it on a boat in our marina. If the throttle and gear shift levers are different lengths, you can install a folding bicycle pedal to the end of the levers. You can control both of the levers with your feet that way.Sounds difficult to me, but it's an idea.

 

[Chris D]

It just so happens. . .

I am currently in the process of designing a "pod" to contain the throttle and remove it from the lower portion of the console. The "pod" will still attach to the console but will center on the right side of my U-shaped stabilizer bar and underneath the upper-right T portion of the console . The cables will run through stainless tubing. I am creating a prototype with 3/8 plywood but will probably use starboard as the final product. I will leave the current hole in the console if this doesn't work and/or look good and have it sealed later. My first mate refuses to dock with the current configuration and I have had too may close calls. It sounds like I am just a bit ahead of you on this problem.