Who here has a footpedal for their boat? - When do you need one?

[unchained]

Originally Posted by Ozark Bob

Message from an old guy. If you are going fast enough that you need both hands on the wheel you should slow down. One hand on the throttle is at least as quick as releasing the pedal. Going 50 in a pitch black night is not the best of decisions. Yah, I am old and slow but I made it this far! Bob

or maybe you should learn to drive with 2 hands on the wheel to be a better driver?

Having two hands available to steer the boat and manage waves to keep you and your passengers comfortable and dry has nothing to do with speeding.

[Ozark Bob]

Originally Posted by unchained

or maybe you should learn to drive with 2 hands on the wheel to be a better driver?

Having two hands available to steer the boat and manage waves to keep you and your passengers comfortable and dry has nothing to do with speeding.

Since Hydraulic steering there is no real need for hands at 10 and 2. 2 hands on the wheel make you a better driver? One brain in gear is more important.

[clawman]

Want or need? Big difference here. If you want one tell your wife you are going to get one.
There is NO need for one on the slugs we drive. (yes 60mph is slug)

[Esoxmike]

Yup,what this guy said.no fish is worth wrecking your boat or worse!

[Esoxmike]

Originally Posted by Ozark Bob

Message from an old guy. If you are going fast enough that you need both hands on the wheel you should slow down. One hand on the throttle is at least as quick as releasing the pedal. Going 50 in a pitch black night is not the best of decisions. Yah, I am old and slow but I made it this far! Bob

ah hah,missed the qoutes,what this guys said!

[EasternWashingtonBoater]

Originally Posted by NailsWI

what an endorsement for a foot pedal. Should have your boat taken away.

My boat taken away? Why? I was just a passenger!

In the driver's defense - it might have been about 40 mph not mid 50's like I said ... still it was the hotfoot that stopped the boat fast.

[NailsWI]

Originally Posted by EasternWashingtonBoater

My boat taken away? Why? I was just a passenger!

In the driver's defense - it might have been about 40 mph not mid 50's like I said ... still it was the hotfoot that stopped the boat fast.

40 in the pitch black instead of 50.............not much of a defense!!!!Glad you weren't maimed or killed by your friends reckless driving.

[clawman]

Originally Posted by EasternWashingtonBoater

My boat taken away? Why? I was just a passenger!

In the driver's defense - it might have been about 40 mph not mid 50's like I said ... still it was the hotfoot that stopped the boat fast.

If you find yourself in a hole QUIT DIGGING!