Foot Throttle

[Hooty]

How do foot throttles hook-up and work. Are they used in conjection with a single lever control or instead of. 'rude engine & OMC control. Who makes a good one? Pros & cons.<br /><br />Thx. & c/6<br /><br />hooty

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Foot Throttle

Use the foot throttle on anything that runs fast enough that you need to keep both hands on the wheel when driving at speed. You can use a foot throttle with any control. I have rigged ski boats with the standard single lever, dual function control and a foot throttle. It's very simple to switch cables back and forth at the engine as needed. <br /><br />The biggest fear of foot throttles is that you will rev up the motor before dropping it in gear. <br /><br />Most everybody I know uses the "Hot Foot" sold by Bobs Machine. 800-966-3493. <br /><br />There is another brand thats sold to be run in conjunction with the hand control. I installed one and had nothing but problems. I talked to several others that had the same experience. Stick with the Hot Foot. If you call Bob's, tell them I said hello.<br /><br />What kind of rig do you have?<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[Hooty]

Re: Foot Throttle

Hey, <br />Thanks for the reply. My boat is a '79, 17' Seajay Speedliner w/a 200hp 'rude. <br /><br />If I understand, with the "Hot Foot" you switch back and forth by changing cables at the engine? Doesn't sound to tuff. Does the "Hot Foot" come with cable, ends, etc.?<br />I'll give Bob's a call and tell'um you said "Howdy".<br /><br />Did you ever know a Bob Hadley that worked for Glastron a hundred or so years ago? Just curious.<br /><br />Thanks again & c/6<br /><br />hooty

 

[evin300]

Re: Foot Throttle

Hey Hooty, Land & Sea makes the one that works in conjunction with the hand throttle. I have used it for a few years, and am happy with it. <br /><br />The trick, is to buy the fancy Morse low friction cables, and in my case, I had to add a return spring to the throttle linkeage arm.<br /><br />There is more friction at the binnacle control than normal, due to the extra spring, but all in all I really enjoy having the option to do both. Hope this helps

 

[Hooty]

Re: Foot Throttle

Thanks evin300,<br />I'll check with Land and Sea while I'm at it.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />hooty