rightside steering?

jimmer4444

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Afriend and I were trying to deide why boats are steered on the right side,,,Neither one of us could figure out why
 

sangerwaker

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Re: rightside steering?

Not totally sure myself, but I think it's because of the controls. They are on the right gunnel typically. <br /><br />I've seen some boats that drive from the left, but all have had a hot foot (gas pedal) and a floor mounted gear shift.<br /><br />Hopefully someone with a more eaxcting answer will chime in. I'm curious now too.
 

JB

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Re: rightside steering?

Boat topic.
 
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