SoCal Jet Boats
Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: GreatLakes Jet on July 18, 2010, 08:07:45 PM
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can anyone tell me most all jet boat the steering wheel is on the left side of the boat. could it because [WE] are always passing the v-drive i/o any good comments!!!!!! ??? :banghead:
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Umm, No....
It is because it is easier to catch the tow line from the left... :D :sly:
This may, or may not help :-\
http://www.socaljetboats.com/the-no-wake-zone/why-are-jet-boats-helmed-on-the-port-side/ (http://www.socaljetboats.com/the-no-wake-zone/why-are-jet-boats-helmed-on-the-port-side/)
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since most folks are right handed, that leaves the right hand free for a freebie grab of the wifey when underway at speed
;D
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both of them are good ones anyone else has anymore
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both of them are good ones anyone else has anymore
Well Rusty, funny you should ask. See back in the Early days of hot rod boating or jet boating as we now know it... there was a jet boat pioneer by the name of Old Jimmy one arm. Although there are no pictures of old Jimmy, the legend has it that he was missing his right arm due to a nasty ski rope in the pump accident. See jimmy was the fonzi of Jet Boating so when he helmed his boat on the left, everybody just followed and that became the standard. Now you know. :beer: :screwy: :beer: lmao
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maybe simpler than that.
Jet boaters are always closer to port than other boaters. its a matter of necessity and safety.