Throttle Position

[Fergus3060]

Originally Posted by Matt

Is this a thing?

Replied on that other thraed, but here too...

the RNLI has just rolled out (2022) kill cords for both D Class and A85s. A recent review concluded that there is more merit in setting the example than the comparatively tiny risk of killing the engine by accident at exactly the wrong moment. Even then, the switch can be toggled back to 'run' and with the electric start you'd be back up and running in a couple of seconds. Good development really, although Im sure some of my salt encrusted colleagues won't like the change

Originally Posted by InlandAlex

One thing I wonder is why the RNLI (and a lot of other dedicated SAR boats) choose to have the throttle(s) located down the side of the jockey seat alongside the helm. Is this so the cox'n remains seated and ensures their security? (Particularly important considering most dedicated SAR boats don't have helm killcords)

I dont know, but my instinct for why the A85 (and other SAR) throttles are down by the thigh is that when slamming in rough seas the helm tends to be thrown forward, in a direction they're not braced so strongly, rather than down, where legs and seat are far more sturdy, so giving better throttle control in big seas.

On my own Arctic 22 I have a double console with RH helm, central throttle. My theory was that ergonomically it was easier to offset the wheel to the right so both arms are perpendicular to the body than it would have been to do with the throttle on the right (certainly on my console). The other benefit is that it takes the throttle out of the way of anyone passing down the stbd side. And finally allows me to intervene if I'm in the nav seat and its all getting too hairy (never had to yet).

[Voodoo]

deleted...wrong thread...sorry..

[Voodoo]

Originally Posted by Matt

A different bread from the rest of us.

He should have used his loaf....

[Matt]

Doh!!

[gtflash]

One consideration for a right had throttle off of console is where you rest your hand and will it get cold.

I’ve had Botha ne prefer right handed but if it was in the wind and unsupported I’d chose a lefty in middle of console.

[Nasher]

The Nashers Revenge is set up with a top mount throttle basically central in the console.
It was set up that way partly so that the front passenger also has instant access to it, and yes it was very helpful when the smaller Nashers were driving.

Despite being a Right hooker I've never found it a problem that way round and can actually find a Right Hand lever a little odd now.

Anyway, haven't most blokes learned to use their Left hand for all sorts of things now their Right hand is occupied with a mouse.

[Matt]

RNLI setup. Cowes, last weekend. Speaks for itself.

[InlandAlex]

Originally Posted by Matt

RNLI setup. Cowes, last weekend. Speaks for itself.

Yeh the back seats always had one... I'm guessing incase they were ejected and noone saw. The middle and helm didn't though.

[Matt]

Yeah, it’s a convenient pic showing exactly what we’re talking about.

[Maximus]

Very important to get a spot on fit for YOU in my view and experience...if it ain't right fix it
Ailthough a lot will depend on what sort of Ribbing and weather you go out in....
Certainly For me ...especially when it's knarley out there...most definitely helps right hand (strongest) for steering...(helps hanging on!) centre mounted throttle with left hand on the bottom of the throttle housing...where you are also braced for better grip and balance..with throttle operation always done VIA BASE of the throttle...(never the top! for obvious reasons) you are then fully braced and locked off between the two makes for better security and overall stability and balance ...really important when you're getting really chucked about..and no need to move either hand ... whilst keeping instant throttle control...
...As for the driving analogy ...the throttle on a RIB is BOTH your accelerator AND the Brake!

[Matt]

I’ve certainly been in many boats where the setup was absolutely terrible. When I built my boat I obsessed over making the helm position and all the controls spot on for me.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Matt

Yeah, it’s a convenient pic showing exactly what we’re talking about.

Unless that helm has telescopic arms...
I can't see him holding (controlling) the bottom of the Throttle in the real rough stuff!...which for me is a must!

[gtflash]

I think you need to lean your hands for constant throttle adjustment. Another thing is trim button. I had one where the trim button was left side of left hand. Took ages to adjust.

Love my foot throttle till I get to a long river.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by gtflash

Love my foot throttle till I get to a long river.

I installed both foot and hand throttle for just that reason.

[Nasher]

Originally Posted by Nasher

The Nashers Revenge is set up with a top mount throttle basically central in the console.
It was set up that way partly so that the front passenger also has instant access to it, and yes it was very helpful when the smaller Nashers were driving.

Despite being a Right hooker I've never found it a problem that way round and can actually find a Right Hand lever a little odd now.
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It's obvious the expected position for the throttle by the manufacturers is on the Right.

On my old Suzuki set-up below I had to flip the internal levers over to make it work 'the wrong way round'.
Otherwise I'd have had full throttle going astern and limited in ahead.

Oh, and note the sticker on the top of the box is back to front as I couldn't peel it off to spin it around.

The same was true of the Mercury lever I've just fitted, but they obviously use less effective glue so I managed to peel it off and stick it back down the other way around.