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Steering wheel question from non-boater.

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Re: Steering wheel question from non-boater.

by silkeysak » Dec 02, 2011 6:29 pm

Rut311969 wrote:Yep Chet torque and you got plenty of it you need some offset weight that dissapears after your launch :lol:
I think Chet needs to sit in an outrigger six feet off of starboard to keep that thing straight!

Re: Steering wheel question from non-boater.

by Rut311969 » Dec 02, 2011 12:32 am

Aahh the funny world of boating . :pound:

Re: Steering wheel question from non-boater.

by 77viper » Dec 01, 2011 10:32 pm

Now that makes sense.

Re: Steering wheel question from non-boater.

by transomstand » Dec 01, 2011 10:29 pm

Because most are built on a strange planet called California, things are different there :lol:

Re: Steering wheel question from non-boater.

by ccrick » Dec 01, 2011 10:28 pm

I had a couple port side helm. A chris craft and a thompson.

Re: Steering wheel question from non-boater.

by 77viper » Dec 01, 2011 10:24 pm

I see, then why are v-drives and jets on the port side?

Re: Steering wheel question from non-boater.

by transomstand » Dec 01, 2011 10:20 pm

The steering wheel is on the right to provide an unobstructed view of the danger zone.

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So there

Re: Steering wheel question from non-boater.

by 77viper » Dec 01, 2011 9:17 pm

I tried a trim tab on the port side last fall. I think it will work but needs improvement.

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Man I can't wait for spring.

Re: Steering wheel question from non-boater.

by Rut311969 » Dec 01, 2011 9:16 pm

Yep Chet torque and you got plenty of it you need some offset weight that disapears after your launch :lol:

Re: Steering wheel question from non-boater.

by 77viper » Dec 01, 2011 8:30 pm

It's because of the torque of the prop.

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