Foot Throttle for Twins?
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From: Fells Point MD
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?
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Shawn
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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
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Shawn
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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?
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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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