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From: (no name) (no email)
Date: Tue Jul 27 2004 - 21:06:27 EDT
In a message dated 7/27/04 12:04:19 AM,
writes:
<< Anyone have any thoughts on single lever v dual levers for trans &
throttles? >>
<< Anyone have any thoughts on single lever v dual levers for trans &
throttles? >>
Single lever controls are great for single engine boats. I've never tried
them on dual engine boats so I defer to more experienced yachtspersons. The Morse
control we have had on our sailboat for 25 years simplifies engine throttle
and gear shifting to almost a trivial task. Our model permits disengaging the
gear shift function to start and run the engine at higher than idle speeds.
This is useful for starting a reluctant engine or battery charging at anchor.
Most important, in panic situations, a single lever control requires you to slow
the engine before shifting into reverse. I'm sure this has saved our
reverse/reduction gear time and again.
In contrast to Mike Maurice's objections, the control is purely mechanical
and bulletproof. The operating lever moves through a 180 degree arc from full
throttle ahead to full throttle astern. Ours has a big meaty lever with a ball
on top that is easy to grab and control. I've never had a bit of trouble with
it in a quarter of a century. I wish I could say the same for other boat
components.
Larry Z
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