User Tag List

Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 45
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC
    Posts
    164
    Thanks (Given)
    0
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Given)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Foot throttle VS No foot throttle

    Just curious to see what people prefer and why? I understand its a safety/performance thing.

    Sometimes I wish I had it, but if you ski/tube it could be nuisance.
    1987 Valero CDN Edition, Johnson 150 GT, Hauled 65 mph first outing with new set-up

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Tacoma, Wa
    Posts
    429
    Thanks (Given)
    0
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Given)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    1
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    My '80 Tahiti SBC/OMC 800 has a hand throttle and I'm pretty used to it, but my new (to me) '86 Eliminator daytona Yamaha V-6 has a foot throttle. I haven't run it yet, but just sitting in it it's not real comfortable, mounted on the tunnel and too close to me (I'm 6'2", 190). I may look into building an ofset bracket to drop it into the center sponson, and forward a cople of inches, but want to run it as is first.

    The hand throttle works well for extended cruising and pulling tube/ski, which is a lot of what I do. I have always worried about it in case of getting tossed, but a kill switch would cover that.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Tarpon Springs FL/ Queens. NY
    Posts
    4,657
    Thanks (Given)
    6
    Thanks (Received)
    12
    Likes (Given)
    418
    Likes (Received)
    89
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    1 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by huck_this View Post
    Just curious to see what people prefer and why? I understand its a safety/performance thing.

    Sometimes I wish I had it, but if you ski/tube it could be nuisance.
    Foot throttle definitly especially in a Vbottom... you want both hands on the wheel at high speeds... no reachin over to slow down just pick your foot up
    Mirage RR
    Lake Tarpon Boyz!!!


  4. #4
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Location
    willis texas
    Posts
    1,065
    Thanks (Given)
    0
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Given)
    2
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Foot pedal, hands down you will need both hands on the wheel at high speeds. My foot pedal is bolted through the hull in the center of the boat.(factory mounted when new)
    David
    all about the go fast with no tickets

    19 ft nordic pickle fork

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Tacoma, Wa
    Posts
    429
    Thanks (Given)
    0
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Given)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    1
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by david martin View Post
    My foot pedal is bolted through the hull in the center of the boat.(factory mounted when new)
    David
    can you get a pic of the pedal and bracket since your hull is similar to mine? I might be able to use the current bracket and mount thru the side of the tunnel....

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Tarpon Springs FL/ Queens. NY
    Posts
    4,657
    Thanks (Given)
    6
    Thanks (Received)
    12
    Likes (Given)
    418
    Likes (Received)
    89
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    1 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by Darkside's Calling View Post
    can you get a pic of the pedal and bracket since your hull is similar to mine? I might be able to use the current bracket and mount thru the side of the tunnel....
    I glasses a peice of 1" or so wood to the floor were i wanted the petal after making the boat center steered then screwed it into that... aint goin nowere

    Last edited by BeefKid; 05-05-2009 at 10:04 AM.
    Mirage RR
    Lake Tarpon Boyz!!!


  7. #7
    Join Date
    Sep 2001
    Location
    Fairfield, CT
    Posts
    18,325
    Thanks (Given)
    30
    Thanks (Received)
    298
    Likes (Given)
    116
    Likes (Received)
    2301
    Mentioned
    2 Post(s)
    Tagged
    2 Thread(s)
    Spend plenty of time finding a comfortable position for your leg, and don't use a 2000 lb return spring, you'll be glad you did

    There are also contol boxes that allow dual control, lever throttle or foot operated, Land and Sea used to make one.
    Living in the Freedom provided by Bud Conner and his fellow warriors.
    R.I.P. my Heathen Brother






  8. #8
    Join Date
    Oct 2001
    Location
    NE Louisiana
    Posts
    23,506
    Thanks (Given)
    290
    Thanks (Received)
    1200
    Likes (Given)
    18390
    Likes (Received)
    14420
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Why do you need to put both hands on the wheel at high speeds? I can drive my Ally with one!

    BK, you slept through English class, didn't you!

  9. #9
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    Tarpon Springs, FL---Queens,NY
    Posts
    16,927
    Thanks (Given)
    138
    Thanks (Received)
    93
    Likes (Given)
    693
    Likes (Received)
    642
    Mentioned
    2 Post(s)
    Tagged
    2 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by Forkin' Crazy View Post
    BK, you slept through English class, didn't you!
    Gonna have to change his name to big bore
    Quartershot T-3R 15" 3.5L E-Tec 1.62 Sportmaster


  10. #10
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Tarpon Springs FL/ Queens. NY
    Posts
    4,657
    Thanks (Given)
    6
    Thanks (Received)
    12
    Likes (Given)
    418
    Likes (Received)
    89
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    1 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by Forkin' Crazy View Post
    Why do you need to put both hands on the wheel at high speeds? I can drive my Ally with one!

    BK, you slept through English class, didn't you!
    Mirage RR
    Lake Tarpon Boyz!!!


  11. #11
    Join Date
    Apr 2001
    Location
    WASHINGTON N.C.. I TOO HAVE A BOATING PROBLEM
    Posts
    10,035
    Thanks (Given)
    0
    Thanks (Received)
    1
    Likes (Given)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    5
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by transomstand View Post
    There are also contol boxes that allow dual control, lever throttle or foot operated, Land and Sea used to make one.
    Yea, what HE said.............the best of both worlds.
    JOHN MASON
    '83/VECTOR/MERC 200-- SOLD
    '98 Quartershot T-3/ MERC 200




    "If your not living on the edge, your taking up to much space"

  12. #12
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Minnesota
    Posts
    938
    Thanks (Given)
    6
    Thanks (Received)
    9
    Likes (Given)
    8
    Likes (Received)
    20
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    I can't imagine a hand throttle in my ally.
    One of the first fast boats I rode in was a friend's V-king w/ a modified 2.4 200 and he had a hand throttle. Wide open across the lake we were all grins until we ran out of lake and when his hand reached for the throttle everything in the boat puckered up because the ride was just beginning. Hard to control the let off when things get a little shakey....

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Sep 2001
    Location
    Fairfield, CT
    Posts
    18,325
    Thanks (Given)
    30
    Thanks (Received)
    298
    Likes (Given)
    116
    Likes (Received)
    2301
    Mentioned
    2 Post(s)
    Tagged
    2 Thread(s)
    Another reason is to drive it, you need to control throttle, wheel, and trim. Being a standard 2 handed person, I can have difficulty with that
    Living in the Freedom provided by Bud Conner and his fellow warriors.
    R.I.P. my Heathen Brother






  14. #14
    Join Date
    Jul 2001
    Location
    Springfield, MO
    Posts
    2,179
    Thanks (Given)
    0
    Thanks (Received)
    1
    Likes (Given)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    6
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    I don't think I could ever drive my boat very fast over the rough stuff without a foot throttle. I like having both hands on the wheels, while stil being able to control the throttle and trim.

    Trying to keep the boat under control with only one hand on the wheel at 80 mph just seems like a bad idea to me.
    Ian

    ...boatless for now.

  15. #15
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Prince George B.C. Canada
    Posts
    5,029
    Thanks (Given)
    33
    Thanks (Received)
    85
    Likes (Given)
    1201
    Likes (Received)
    468
    Mentioned
    3 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by imq707s View Post
    I don't think I could ever drive my boat very fast over the rough stuff without a foot throttle. I like having both hands on the wheels, while stil being able to control the throttle and trim.

    Trying to keep the boat under control with only one hand on the wheel at 80 mph just seems like a bad idea to me.
    I agree. I had lots of levered throttled boats over the years. I will {never} I mean NEVER go back from a foot throttle again. The benefits of having a foot are to many to list! I ski and tube no problem with the foot. Cruise at a constant speed no issues at all. Boating is way more fun with a foot. Way more.

Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Aeromarine Research