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steering

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 7:38 pm
by leec
Why is it that there doesn't seem to be one format for which side the steering wheel is located on small craft? In north america all cars have the wheel on the left. In the UK Japan Australia etc, all are on the right.

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:50 am
by a j r
Can't give an answer about automobile, but on boats the steeering wheel can be located on either side. Most are on starboard, but not all

Andreas

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:41 pm
by john
In the old days it was to balance prop torque. Prop rotation, determined steering location.

Steering question

Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:27 am
by rwj48
Speaking of steering, does anyone have clear directions on how to wind the steering cable on a 1958 15'-9" Thompson? It goes down the starboard side.
RJohnson