Floorin' it: the right (and wrong) way to install a foot throttle.(HOME MECHANIC SERIES)

BWB readers know I'm a staunch advocate for having the safety equipment necessary to properly drive a performance boat. That includes the right controls "at hand" (or "at foot" in this case) to enable the driver to keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel at all times.

These days, that means a high-performance steering system (like Teleflex's SeaStar Pro hydraulic) with a remote trim control system with the buttons or switches located on the steering wheel, steering column or on a foot-controlled pad. It also includes a well-designed, properly installed and properly adjusted foot throttle.

THE EASY (WRONG) WAY

The quickest way to install a foot throttle is to ...

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