motor...throttle control..shift? where to sit?

Submitted by Haggis on Thu, 06/24/2004 - 17:27
So, I have the motor but need to be able to shift and turn in tight situations along with throttle control...some rig suggestions? would rather use the tiller but cannot in many tight situations befor getting out into the river.
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There are several threads on the old forum that applied to this

Submitted by Griffin on Thu, 06/24/2004 - 20:03.
There are several threads on the old forum that applied to this topic. I use a piece of white PVC pipe to extend my motor's handle over the rear deck. I can quickly remove it and then slide it into place when needed. It's still awkward though. I find sitting on the rear deck to give me the most control, but it's terribly uncomfortable and vision forward and around the boom is poor. If anyone has any ideas...I'd love to hear them as well.

I try to keep my motor fixed in the straight ahead position and

Submitted by Bob41 on Thu, 06/24/2004 - 22:51.
I try to keep my motor fixed in the straight ahead position and steer with the tiller. This has worked well for me, provided I have the rudder all the way down so it doesn't contact the prop. My method is to stand on the afterdeck and steer the tiller with my foot. This is no more dumb than most other methods and provides for good visibility.

Along with this issue, I am curious if anyone has had success wi

Submitted by Greystone FS 3717 on Mon, 06/28/2004 - 06:57.
Along with this issue, I am curious if anyone has had success with the mid-boom mainsheet purchase hardware that keeps the mainsheet away from the stern when motoring? If you don't know where you are going you gotta be careful, because you might not get there. --Yogi Berra

I am very pleased with factory mid-boom sheeting.

Submitted by Monroe Cowan on Tue, 06/29/2004 - 10:49.
I am very pleased with factory mid-boom sheeting. Not even tempted to look for an alternative for the type of daysailing that I do. Monroe Lake Norman, NC