Countersteer your boat...
 

On 2/15/2014 1:16 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 2/15/2014 1:28 AM, thumper wrote:
On 2/14/2014 8:45 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 2/14/2014 10:40 PM, thumper wrote:
On 2/13/2014 2:35 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:

Push the outboard's tiller to the left and, why, you'll turn right.

I had my helm replaced a few years ago to try to remove some slop and
they hooked it up so it steered opposite. I only discovered it after
launching for a days outing. You'd think that with conscious effort
you
could adapt but it was insidiously difficult, too many years of
driving
with a wheel I guess. I didn't run on plane much that day...



My brother and I replaced all the steering cables and pulleys on an old
boat he had back in the 1970s. We screwed it up and did the same
thing. Turn the wheel (helm) left and the boat turned right.

We left it that way figuring no one would be able to steal it and get
very far.

It would be effective at that. He actually adapted to it OK or just
didn't use the boat?

I think my jet nozzle linkage might react opposite to a tiller handle
and the rotary helm is made to do either by attaching the cable at the
top or bottom.



We left the boat that way for one summer season and we both adapted to
it. (it was on a small lake). The next year we tried again to re-cable
it and got it right.

The benefits of youthful brain plasticity... ;)

Countersteer your boat...
 

thumper wrote:
On 2/14/2014 8:15 PM, KC wrote:
On 2/14/2014 10:40 PM, thumper wrote:
On 2/13/2014 2:35 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:

Push the outboard's tiller to the left and, why, you'll turn right.

I had my helm replaced a few years ago to try to remove some slop and
they hooked it up so it steered opposite. I only discovered it after
launching for a days outing. You'd think that with conscious effort
you
could adapt but it was insidiously difficult, too many years of
driving
with a wheel I guess. I didn't run on plane much that day...


Kind of like the first time I drove a forklift:)

They steer from the rear like a boat but the wheel direction isn't
opposite from a car.

I tried my hand on the bottom of the wheel but as soon as the mind
wandered a little I'd screw up. No whitewater that day.
Try riding a bicycle with your hands reversed. You will drop it in seconds.

Countersteer your boat...
 

On 2/15/2014 10:37 PM, Earl__ wrote:
thumper wrote:
On 2/14/2014 8:15 PM, KC wrote:
On 2/14/2014 10:40 PM, thumper wrote:
On 2/13/2014 2:35 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:

Push the outboard's tiller to the left and, why, you'll turn right.

I had my helm replaced a few years ago to try to remove some slop and
they hooked it up so it steered opposite. I only discovered it after
launching for a days outing. You'd think that with conscious effort
you
could adapt but it was insidiously difficult, too many years of
driving
with a wheel I guess. I didn't run on plane much that day...


Kind of like the first time I drove a forklift:)

They steer from the rear like a boat but the wheel direction isn't
opposite from a car.

I tried my hand on the bottom of the wheel but as soon as the mind
wandered a little I'd screw up. No whitewater that day.

Try riding a bicycle with your hands reversed. You will drop it in
seconds.

As a kid I remember riding a bicycle backwards, meaning I sat on the
handlebars facing the back of the bike. Balanced, steered and pedaled
backwards.

Countersteer your boat...
 

On Sat, 15 Feb 2014 22:37:20 -0500, Earl__ wrote:

thumper wrote:
On 2/14/2014 8:15 PM, KC wrote:
On 2/14/2014 10:40 PM, thumper wrote:
On 2/13/2014 2:35 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:

Push the outboard's tiller to the left and, why, you'll turn right.

I had my helm replaced a few years ago to try to remove some slop and
they hooked it up so it steered opposite. I only discovered it after
launching for a days outing. You'd think that with conscious effort
you
could adapt but it was insidiously difficult, too many years of
driving
with a wheel I guess. I didn't run on plane much that day...


Kind of like the first time I drove a forklift:)

They steer from the rear like a boat but the wheel direction isn't
opposite from a car.

I tried my hand on the bottom of the wheel but as soon as the mind
wandered a little I'd screw up. No whitewater that day.
Try riding a bicycle with your hands reversed. You will drop it in seconds.

That would be counter-counter steering. Especially good for going around trees on just your back
tire.

Countersteer your boat...
 

On 2/15/2014 9:37 PM, Earl__ wrote:
thumper wrote:
On 2/14/2014 8:15 PM, KC wrote:
On 2/14/2014 10:40 PM, thumper wrote:
On 2/13/2014 2:35 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:

Push the outboard's tiller to the left and, why, you'll turn right.

I had my helm replaced a few years ago to try to remove some slop and
they hooked it up so it steered opposite. I only discovered it after
launching for a days outing. You'd think that with conscious effort
you
could adapt but it was insidiously difficult, too many years of
driving
with a wheel I guess. I didn't run on plane much that day...


Kind of like the first time I drove a forklift:)

They steer from the rear like a boat but the wheel direction isn't
opposite from a car.

I tried my hand on the bottom of the wheel but as soon as the mind
wandered a little I'd screw up. No whitewater that day.
Try riding a bicycle with your hands reversed. You will drop it in
seconds.

I remember seeing a bike that someone had put a gear assembly on the
front wheel so the bike turned opposite to the steering.
They let other people try to ride it, no one got very far.
It was comical, because everyone thought they could do it.
Mikek

Countersteer your boat...
 

On Thursday, February 13, 2014 4:35:37 PM UTC-6, F.O.A.D. wrote:
Push the outboard's tiller to the left and, why, you'll turn right.

--

Sarah Palin is watching the Sochi Olympic Games from the front porch of

her house.

File bankruptcy and, why, you'll screw your creditors. Do it twice and, why, you'll screw 'em real good.

Countersteer your boat...
 

On Sun, 16 Feb 2014 08:55:22 -0800 (PST), wrote:

On Thursday, February 13, 2014 4:35:37 PM UTC-6, F.O.A.D. wrote:
Push the outboard's tiller to the left and, why, you'll turn right.

--

Sarah Palin is watching the Sochi Olympic Games from the front porch of

her house.

File bankruptcy and, why, you'll screw your creditors. Do it twice and, why, you'll screw 'em real good.

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