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Name:	greycove -	Reply
Subject:	Why are boat steering wheels on the right???
Date:	6/2/2012 9:42:05 PM

Maybe the British were the first to install steering wheels on boats. We are traveling to England this summer. Maybe my boat experience will come in handy.

Name:	CAT BOAT -	Reply
Subject:	Why are boat steering wheels on the right???
Date:	6/3/2012 1:00:35 PM

Mine is on the left. click link below.

URL: Cathouse Marine

Name:	twc -	Reply
Subject:	Why are boat steering wheels on the right???
Date:	6/3/2012 9:10:50 PM

I'd really like to know the answer to that question too oh wish one.

Name:	CAT BOAT -	Reply
Subject:	Why are boat steering wheels on the right???
Date:	6/3/2012 9:50:03 PM

Me too....

Name:	Kizma Anuice -	Reply
Subject:	Why are boat steering wheels on the right???
Date:	6/4/2012 5:41:44 AM

Torque from a standard rotation prop will tend to lift the starboard side of a boat, causing a slight list to port. If the only occupant of the boat were the driver, placing him on the starboard side would tend to counter that list, while placing him port would increase the list.

Name:	GoneFishin -	Reply
Subject:	Why are boat steering wheels on the right???
Date:	6/4/2012 10:48:54 AM

1. On smaller powerboats, putting the helm on the right side means the weight of the operator will counteract the torque of the propeller 2. Putting the helm on the right side maximizes visibility in right-of-way situations 3. Most people feel more comfortable using their right hand on the controls. I have a center console with the wheel on the left of the console and the controls on the right. This subject has been discussed before. Check the following: http://www.lakesonline.com/Forum/thread.asp?tid=93120&SiteID=AL001

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