kfa4303
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Just wondering why some folks seem to sit on the "outside" of the tiller and to the side of the entire motor when steering (i.e. sitting in the left rear corner while underway). It seems to be particularly common in Britain/Europe, but I've see it elsewhere. I just can't imagine how/why anyone would do it that way. Not only does it place all of the weight in an odd location, but the range of motion of the tiller itself is greatly limited, the throttle motion is all backwards, and you can go overboard in a heartbeat. Is there some inherent advantage to doing so? I'll never do it myself, regardless, but I was just curious as it seems to be a "thing" on some waters.
Not the greatest pics, but you get the idea....Both from british sites. How do they expect to change gears sitting where they are? I know they drive on the wrong side over there, but do they pilot vessels that way as well? Why are they steering from the port side rather than the starboard (i.e. "steer board" side)? I know hey each have passengers, not that it would seem to matter, but I've seen folks doing it by themselves as well.
Not the greatest pics, but you get the idea....Both from british sites. How do they expect to change gears sitting where they are? I know they drive on the wrong side over there, but do they pilot vessels that way as well? Why are they steering from the port side rather than the starboard (i.e. "steer board" side)? I know hey each have passengers, not that it would seem to matter, but I've seen folks doing it by themselves as well.
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