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shawn 03-27-2006 03:23 PM

Foot Throttle for Twins?
 
Has anyone other than John Tomlinson run a boat with twin engines using a foot throttle? My carpal tunnel is getting so bad my hand goes numb while holding the throttles. Do you use a separate one for each engine, or is someone smart enough to make one that works with one foot?

Thanks
Shawn

Bottomfeeder 03-27-2006 03:30 PM

Re: Foot Throttle for Twins?
 

Originally Posted by shawn
Has anyone other than John Tomlinson run a boat with twin engines using a foot throttle? My carpal tunnel is getting so bad my hand goes numb while holding the throttles. Do you use a separate one for each engine, or is someone smart enough to make one that works with one foot?

Thanks
Shawn

Look @ In-Control throttles and shifters, they have a split foot throttle that you can rock side to side with 1 foot or you can keep your foot level and apply pressure

CMG 03-27-2006 06:32 PM

Re: Foot Throttle for Twins?
 
Shawn I hope you have a sit down boat!

monstaaa 03-27-2006 07:28 PM

Re: Foot Throttle for Twins?
 
:eek: :eek:

Originally Posted by CMG
Shawn I hope you have a sit down boat!


ratman 03-27-2006 11:42 PM

Re: Foot Throttle for Twins?
 
search for the thread i started on "hotfoot" one of the members has a dual gas pedal setup he wanted to sell, it might have been popeyes.

MadMat 03-28-2006 08:23 AM

Re: Foot Throttle for Twins?
 
As above, In Control. Excellent piece of kit.

shawn 03-28-2006 04:50 PM

Re: Foot Throttle for Twins?
 
Thanks for the help guys. Chris, why would I need a sit down boat? :-) Yeah, its a cat.

Von Bongo 03-28-2006 04:53 PM

Re: Foot Throttle for Twins?
 
The 30 Skater cat that was in PB had foot throttles and twins

HARDCORE A/O 03-28-2006 05:00 PM

Re: Foot Throttle for Twins?
 
Like they said - In Control has a twin throttle that is split in two- one side for each engine. Probably takes a bit of gettng used to though. From what I've seen, their quality is second to none. As far as I know, their throttles (certainly the single engine version) can even be used in conjunction with your existing hand throttles. Obviously, you will need the necessary cable kit to connect it to the existing throttles. Best of both worlds. what could be better?

CMG 03-28-2006 07:24 PM

Re: Foot Throttle for Twins?
 

Originally Posted by shawn
Thanks for the help guys. Chris, why would I need a sit down boat? :-) Yeah, its a cat.


In a stand up your knees are taking a lot of the shock and your feet (atleats mine) are stationary, would be very difficult to maintain throttle position trying to pivot on your heel.


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