"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"mjpierce5" wrote in message
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I need to change out the throttle/shift controls on my new (old) 28'
Uniflite Mega with twin inboards. I had years of experience with a
23' single inboard lobster boat when I was younger, but none with a
twin setup. I'm leaning towards the single function dual controls,
with the two shifters to the left of the helm, and the throttles to
the right. Is this the preferred setup for most? I'd welcome all
ideas and suggestions.

Thanks,
Michael


I think that's the "traditional" setup and also what I prefer and am used
to.
It's nice to be able to stand backwards and operated the shifts while
docking.

That is how I docked our 32 footer with twin I/O's. stern in with the finger
slip on my port when doing so. After centering my wheel and at the correct
approach point I would keep starboard in reverse idle and use the port
engine to bring her around or to straighten her (shifting from idle reverse
and idle forward)....a one hand operation. With I/O's the controls are
all in one on the starboard side of the wheel.

To each, his own, but I prefer single lever dual controls..... it leaves
you with one hand for the wheel and one for the engine controls.

otn




"mjpierce5" wrote in news:1174822182.823819.79920
@p15g2000hsd.googlegroups.com:

I need to change out the throttle/shift controls on my new (old) 28'
Uniflite Mega with twin inboards. I had years of experience with a
23' single inboard lobster boat when I was younger, but none with a
twin setup. I'm leaning towards the single function dual controls,
with the two shifters to the left of the helm, and the throttles to
the right. Is this the preferred setup for most? I'd welcome all
ideas and suggestions.

Thanks,
Michael