Why do boats have "dead mans throttle"?
 

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On Jun 25, 12:56 am, wrote:
On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:38:04 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
Because trains don't jounce up and down like boats. On anything other
that a calm lake, the overworked accelerator pump would double the
amount of gas used per mile.

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Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepagehttp://pamandgene.idleplay.net/

Rec.boats at Lee Yeaton's Bayguidehttp://www.thebayguide.com/rec.boats

I never thought about it, but whenever I've had the chance to use a
hotfoot setup, it was indeed just like that.

All the guys I know with the hot foot throttle (bass boats) will never
have a bounce problem because it is either idling or smashed hard on
the deck.

I was not suggesting a foot pedal, what I am suggesting is a return
spring so if you turn or walk away, fall, etc, the boat stops.... I
know you open ocean guys might have issues with it, but the normal
lake or river boater might be better to get used to looking forward
and actually driving the boat.

The kill lanyard serves that purpose but if you absolutely want the throttle
to return to idle, loosen the friction adjustment on the throttle and, if
necessary install a heavier throttle return spring. The boat will continue
to move at idle speed. Either option could result in unintended
consequences.

Why do boats have "dead mans throttle"?
 

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On Jun 25, 12:56 am, wrote:
On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:38:04 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
Because trains don't jounce up and down like boats. On anything other
that a calm lake, the overworked accelerator pump would double the
amount of gas used per mile.

--

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepagehttp://pamandgene.idleplay.net/

Rec.boats at Lee Yeaton's Bayguidehttp://www.thebayguide.com/rec.boats

I never thought about it, but whenever I've had the chance to use a
hotfoot setup, it was indeed just like that.

All the guys I know with the hot foot throttle (bass boats) will never
have a bounce problem because it is either idling or smashed hard on
the deck.

I was not suggesting a foot pedal, what I am suggesting is a return
spring so if you turn or walk away, fall, etc, the boat stops.... I
know you open ocean guys might have issues with it, but the normal
lake or river boater might be better to get used to looking forward
and actually driving the boat.

The kill lanyard serves that purpose but if you absolutely want the throttle
to return to idle, loosen the friction adjustment on the throttle and, if
necessary install a heavier throttle return spring. The boat will continue
to move at idle speed. Either option could result in unintended
consequences.

Why do boats have "dead mans throttle"?
 

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On Jun 25, 12:56 am, wrote:
On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:38:04 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
Because trains don't jounce up and down like boats. On anything other
that a calm lake, the overworked accelerator pump would double the
amount of gas used per mile.

--

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepagehttp://pamandgene.idleplay.net/

Rec.boats at Lee Yeaton's Bayguidehttp://www.thebayguide.com/rec.boats

I never thought about it, but whenever I've had the chance to use a
hotfoot setup, it was indeed just like that.

All the guys I know with the hot foot throttle (bass boats) will never
have a bounce problem because it is either idling or smashed hard on
the deck.

I was not suggesting a foot pedal, what I am suggesting is a return
spring so if you turn or walk away, fall, etc, the boat stops.... I
know you open ocean guys might have issues with it, but the normal
lake or river boater might be better to get used to looking forward
and actually driving the boat.

The kill lanyard serves that purpose but if you absolutely want the throttle
to return to idle, loosen the friction adjustment on the throttle and, if
necessary install a heavier throttle return spring. The boat will continue
to move at idle speed. Either option could result in unintended
consequences.

Why do boats have "dead mans throttle"?
 

On Jun 25, 10:32*am, "Jim" wrote:
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On Jun 25, 12:56 am, wrote:





On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:38:04 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
Because trains don't jounce up and down like boats. On anything other
that a calm lake, the overworked accelerator pump would double the
amount of gas used per mile.

--

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepagehttp://pamandgene.idleplay.net/

Rec.boats at Lee Yeaton's Bayguidehttp://www.thebayguide.com/rec.boats

I never thought about it, but whenever I've had the chance to use a
hotfoot setup, it was indeed just like that.

All the guys I know with the hot foot throttle (bass boats) will never
have a bounce problem because it is either idling or smashed hard on
the deck.

I was not suggesting a foot pedal, what I am suggesting is a return
spring so if you turn or walk away, fall, etc, the boat stops.... I
know you open ocean guys might have issues with it, but the normal
lake or river boater might be better to get used to looking forward
and actually driving the boat.

The kill lanyard serves that purpose but if you absolutely want the throttle
to return to idle, loosen the friction adjustment on the throttle and, if
necessary install a heavier throttle return spring. The boat will continue
to move at idle speed. Either option could result in unintended
consequences.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Sure, the lanyard is great but it should be a last ditch safety
feature in case the driver gets thrown out of the boat or onto the
deck. Rmember, once the lanyard is pulled, you have in most cases no
control of the boat at all. What I mean, and we have all done it, is
tying off a rig, or turning around to talk while at the helm, for a
much longer period than you would in a car. I would almost bet that
most boat collisions, one or more of the captains had the dead mans
throttle set at speed and never saw the other boat coming.. My point
is, it is easier to "not drive" with a dead mans throttle, especially
in a boat...

Why do boats have "dead mans throttle"?
 

Sorry! It wasn't a stuck key. My newsreader stopped responding and I tried
to send the message over again, and again, and again. :-)

Why do boats have "dead mans throttle"?
 

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On Jun 25, 10:32 am, "Jim" wrote:
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On Jun 25, 12:56 am, wrote:





On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:38:04 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
Because trains don't jounce up and down like boats. On anything other
that a calm lake, the overworked accelerator pump would double the
amount of gas used per mile.

--

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepagehttp://pamandgene.idleplay.net/

Rec.boats at Lee Yeaton's
Bayguidehttp://www.thebayguide.com/rec.boats

I never thought about it, but whenever I've had the chance to use a
hotfoot setup, it was indeed just like that.

All the guys I know with the hot foot throttle (bass boats) will never
have a bounce problem because it is either idling or smashed hard on
the deck.

I was not suggesting a foot pedal, what I am suggesting is a return
spring so if you turn or walk away, fall, etc, the boat stops.... I
know you open ocean guys might have issues with it, but the normal
lake or river boater might be better to get used to looking forward
and actually driving the boat.

The kill lanyard serves that purpose but if you absolutely want the
throttle
to return to idle, loosen the friction adjustment on the throttle and, if
necessary install a heavier throttle return spring. The boat will continue
to move at idle speed. Either option could result in unintended
consequences.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Sure, the lanyard is great but it should be a last ditch safety
feature in case the driver gets thrown out of the boat or onto the
deck. Rmember, once the lanyard is pulled, you have in most cases no
control of the boat at all. What I mean, and we have all done it, is
tying off a rig, or turning around to talk while at the helm, for a
much longer period than you would in a car. I would almost bet that
most boat collisions, one or more of the captains had the dead mans
throttle set at speed and never saw the other boat coming.. My point
is, it is easier to "not drive" with a dead mans throttle, especially
in a boat...

I guess I'm losing something in translation. How would you define "dead
man's throttle"?

Why do boats have "dead mans throttle"?
 

On Jun 25, 10:57*am, "Jim" wrote:
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On Jun 25, 10:32 am, "Jim" wrote:





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On Jun 25, 12:56 am, wrote:

On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:38:04 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
Because trains don't jounce up and down like boats. On anything other
that a calm lake, the overworked accelerator pump would double the
amount of gas used per mile.

--

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepagehttp://pamandgene.idleplay.net/

Rec.boats at Lee Yeaton's
Bayguidehttp://www.thebayguide.com/rec.boats

I never thought about it, but whenever I've had the chance to use a
hotfoot setup, it was indeed just like that.

All the guys I know with the hot foot throttle (bass boats) will never
have a bounce problem because it is either idling or smashed hard on
the deck.

I was not suggesting a foot pedal, what I am suggesting is a return
spring so if you turn or walk away, fall, etc, the boat stops.... I
know you open ocean guys might have issues with it, but the normal
lake or river boater might be better to get used to looking forward
and actually driving the boat.

The kill lanyard serves that purpose but if you absolutely want the
throttle
to return to idle, loosen the friction adjustment on the throttle and, if
necessary install a heavier throttle return spring. The boat will continue
to move at idle speed. Either option could result in unintended
consequences.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Sure, the lanyard is great but it should be a last ditch safety
feature in case the driver gets thrown out of the boat or onto the
deck. Rmember, once the lanyard is pulled, you have in most cases no
control of the boat at all. What I mean, and we have all done it, is
tying off a rig, or turning around to talk while at the helm, for a
much longer period than you would in a car. I would almost bet that
most boat collisions, one or more of the captains had the dead mans
throttle set at speed and never saw the other boat coming.. My point
is, it is easier to "not drive" with a dead mans throttle, especially
in a boat...

I guess I'm losing something in translation. How would you define "dead
man's throttle"?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

You can take your hand off of the throttle and it does not return to
idle. No return spring.

Why do boats have "dead mans throttle"?
 

On Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:50:00 -0400, "Jim" wrote:


Sorry! It wasn't a stuck key. My newsreader stopped responding and I tried
to send the message over again, and again, and again. :-)

You did! :)
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John *H*

Why do boats have "dead mans throttle"?
 

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On Jun 25, 10:57 am, "Jim" wrote:
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On Jun 25, 10:32 am, "Jim" wrote:





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On Jun 25, 12:56 am, wrote:

On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:38:04 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
Because trains don't jounce up and down like boats. On anything
other
that a calm lake, the overworked accelerator pump would double the
amount of gas used per mile.

--

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepagehttp://pamandgene.idleplay.net/

Rec.boats at Lee Yeaton's
Bayguidehttp://www.thebayguide.com/rec.boats

I never thought about it, but whenever I've had the chance to use a
hotfoot setup, it was indeed just like that.

All the guys I know with the hot foot throttle (bass boats) will never
have a bounce problem because it is either idling or smashed hard on
the deck.

I was not suggesting a foot pedal, what I am suggesting is a return
spring so if you turn or walk away, fall, etc, the boat stops.... I
know you open ocean guys might have issues with it, but the normal
lake or river boater might be better to get used to looking forward
and actually driving the boat.

The kill lanyard serves that purpose but if you absolutely want the
throttle
to return to idle, loosen the friction adjustment on the throttle and,
if
necessary install a heavier throttle return spring. The boat will
continue
to move at idle speed. Either option could result in unintended
consequences.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Sure, the lanyard is great but it should be a last ditch safety
feature in case the driver gets thrown out of the boat or onto the
deck. Rmember, once the lanyard is pulled, you have in most cases no
control of the boat at all. What I mean, and we have all done it, is
tying off a rig, or turning around to talk while at the helm, for a
much longer period than you would in a car. I would almost bet that
most boat collisions, one or more of the captains had the dead mans
throttle set at speed and never saw the other boat coming.. My point
is, it is easier to "not drive" with a dead mans throttle, especially
in a boat...

I guess I'm losing something in translation. How would you define "dead
man's throttle"?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

You can take your hand off of the throttle and it does not return to
idle. No return spring.

That is the way every one I've seen works. It is not a dead man's throttle.
There is a return spring on the throttle plate but it overpowered by the
friction device in the helm throttle control. A true dead man's throttle as
used in a locomotive will stop the train if the engineer lets go of it.

Why do boats have "dead mans throttle"?
 

On Jun 25, 11:28*am, "Jim" wrote:
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On Jun 25, 10:57 am, "Jim" wrote:





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On Jun 25, 10:32 am, "Jim" wrote:

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On Jun 25, 12:56 am, wrote:

On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:38:04 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
Because trains don't jounce up and down like boats. On anything
other
that a calm lake, the overworked accelerator pump would double the
amount of gas used per mile.

--

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepagehttp://pamandgene.idleplay.net/

Rec.boats at Lee Yeaton's
Bayguidehttp://www.thebayguide.com/rec.boats

I never thought about it, but whenever I've had the chance to use a
hotfoot setup, it was indeed just like that.

All the guys I know with the hot foot throttle (bass boats) will never
have a bounce problem because it is either idling or smashed hard on
the deck.

I was not suggesting a foot pedal, what I am suggesting is a return
spring so if you turn or walk away, fall, etc, the boat stops.... I
know you open ocean guys might have issues with it, but the normal
lake or river boater might be better to get used to looking forward
and actually driving the boat.

The kill lanyard serves that purpose but if you absolutely want the
throttle
to return to idle, loosen the friction adjustment on the throttle and,
if
necessary install a heavier throttle return spring. The boat will
continue
to move at idle speed. Either option could result in unintended
consequences.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Sure, the lanyard is great but it should be a last ditch safety
feature in case the driver gets thrown out of the boat or onto the
deck. Rmember, once the lanyard is pulled, you have in most cases no
control of the boat at all. What I mean, and we have all done it, is
tying off a rig, or turning around to talk while at the helm, for a
much longer period than you would in a car. I would almost bet that
most boat collisions, one or more of the captains had the dead mans
throttle set at speed and never saw the other boat coming.. My point
is, it is easier to "not drive" with a dead mans throttle, especially
in a boat...

I guess I'm losing something in translation. How would you define "dead
man's throttle"?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

You can take your hand off of the throttle and it does not return to
idle. No return spring.

That is the way every one I've seen works. It is not a dead man's throttle.
There is a return spring on the throttle plate but it overpowered by the
friction device in the helm throttle control. A true dead man's throttle as
used in a locomotive will stop the train if the engineer lets go of it.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Well, where I come from a dead mans throttle is one that will keep the
scooter going even if you are dead!? No return what so ever, you can
take your hand off the throttle at 90, adjust your girlfriends, um,
whatever, and when you come back to the throttle, you are still doing
90. With most boats, you can take your hand off the throttle, and the
boat won't slow down. Even with my lanyard, I can move almost 5 feet
from the helm before it kicks... Maybe that is not so cool??