Why aren't boat consoles set on the left side of a boat like US cars?
BuzzStPoint Lieutenant Junior Grade Joined May 27, 2009 Messages 1,003 Jun 8, 2009 #1 Why aren't boat consoles set on the left side of a boat like US cars?
Huron Angler Admiral Joined Apr 7, 2009 Messages 6,025 Jun 8, 2009 #2 Re: Boat consoles? Good question...I'm going to predict that JB will have a reasonable explanation for this one. I think it's because people like to dock their boats on the port side...keeps the console out of the way when stepping in/out of the boat...maybe
Re: Boat consoles? Good question...I'm going to predict that JB will have a reasonable explanation for this one. I think it's because people like to dock their boats on the port side...keeps the console out of the way when stepping in/out of the boat...maybe
JB Honorary Moderator Emeritus Joined Mar 25, 2001 Messages 45,907 Jun 8, 2009 #3 Re: Boat consoles? Prop torque tends to lift the starboard side, so by putting the helm there torque list is partially compensated.
Re: Boat consoles? Prop torque tends to lift the starboard side, so by putting the helm there torque list is partially compensated.
BuzzStPoint Lieutenant Junior Grade Joined May 27, 2009 Messages 1,003 Jun 8, 2009 #4 Re: Boat consoles? Hmm,,, makes sense to me.
H H20Rat Vice Admiral Joined Mar 8, 2009 Messages 5,204 Jun 8, 2009 #5 Re: Boat consoles? **deleted** Last edited: Jul 12, 2009
