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Scarab3DMC 03-23-2006 06:08 AM

Shifters- best configeration ?
 
I am in the process of replacing my original Morse zero efforts with a set of Gaffrig/Larvorsi's...my old setup was shifter/throttle/throttle/shifter...I bought the new ones from a friend,,,had them re-powder coated and reassembling...so I have them now as S/S/T/T they do have trim in the handle...whats everyones preferance...and why ??? :rolleyes: ...thanks Dave

Payton 03-23-2006 06:15 AM

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If they are all atached, I like S-T-T-S. I really think it's what ever you think looks good or works for you.

GLH 03-23-2006 06:20 AM

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STTS for me.

SSTT makes it hard to handle the starboard shiftter with the throttles and the other shifter trapping it. Shifters are also smaller usually, adding to the problem of access if in the SSTT config to the starboard one.

Too Old 03-23-2006 06:35 AM

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S-S-T-T

Just personal preferance. :D

GLH 03-23-2006 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TRICK
S-S-T-T

Just personal preferance. :D

If you could spell preference correctly we may take your opinion seriously....
LOL :drink::drink::drink:

GregP 03-23-2006 06:42 AM

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I really prefer SS on the left hand and TT on the right like my Formula. I had SSTT on the Donzi, and decided I would try STTS on my Scorpion. I really think I liked the SSTT better for docking. I may try to swap them from the way they are on the Scorpion.

I currently have two trim switches on the left throttle. If I had it to do over I would run one trim switch on the throttle and then three rockers (LBR) on the dash. It's hard to get both trims under my thumb at the same time.

-Greg

vandy021 03-23-2006 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Payton
If they are all atached, I like S-T-T-S. I really think it's what ever you think looks good or works for you.


I LOVED that set up on our Powerquest for 12 years. When we moved to the Cig they are separate and it takes some getting used to... Now it's second nature when you are docking.. Unless you have engines that LOOOVEE to surge while docking in high wind. :D

BZ 03-23-2006 09:02 AM

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any order you feel comfortable with as long as they are by your LEFT hand.....BZ

birdog 03-23-2006 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GLH
If you could spell preference correctly we may take your opinion seriously....
LOL :drink::drink::drink:

I think if he ever USED a boat we could take him seriously ! :D

Scott 03-23-2006 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by birdog
I think if he ever USED a boat we could take him seriously ! :D

Look who's talking
:rolleyes:

birdog 03-23-2006 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott
Look who's talking
:rolleyes:

You got me there ! :D ...I need to start hanging with fred now :drink:

Scarab3DMC 03-23-2006 10:09 AM

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what..the two Ohio guys with no preferances..WTF.. :evilb:

birdog 03-23-2006 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarab3DMC
what..the two Ohio guys with no preferances..WTF.. :evilb:

well.....I already have the "best" set-up !... :D :D :D
& Scott doesnt have a clue........ :drink:

Tantrum 03-23-2006 10:16 AM

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sTTs :drink:
Keeps engine controls together.

Tantrum 03-23-2006 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Troutly
So does ssTT ..... :p

I look at it like
sTTs = port-PORT-STAR-star = together

ssTT = port-star-PORT-STAR = Chit in the way :drink:
Namely the port throttle.

Dont make me explain the easy stuff :p

Scott 03-23-2006 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by birdog
well.....I already have the "best" set-up !... :D :D :D
& Scott doesnt have a clue........ :drink:

You mean I have Shiffters? I thought they were called the "Gears" (that's what Mary calls them!)
:eek:



sTTs and NO thats not an STD :drink:

Scarab3DMC 03-23-2006 07:19 PM

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keep'em comming :D :drink: :drink:

cowisl 03-23-2006 08:24 PM

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SS-TT is the way to go. Having the shifters close to the throttles can be a pain when docking in windy conditions by yourself.. like the picture below

cowisl 03-23-2006 08:41 PM

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IF you have to keep them together, then s-tt-s is the best way to go

Tantrum 03-23-2006 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cowisl
IF you have to keep them together, then s-tt-s is the best way to go

Sweet boat....I like it :drink: :drink:

Jigsaw89 03-23-2006 10:13 PM

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If I had a twin engine boat I'd set it up STTS. Single engine ST.


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