[Alberg30] Engine Controls

[greg vandenberg]

I'm of the same idea... moving the gages anyway. I have decided that going aft
is a better solution for our boat. The area below the main sheet track seams
ideal for our tiller steering and it seams that this mounting area is always
visible at a glance. With a forward mounted position I'm always asking someone
to move out of the way.  We have also mounted all the wind and speed gages into
a panel that mounts to the top of the hatch. Pretty heady idea as the hatch
moves and the power cable goes with it but it is very easy to see these gages
all the time. Hear again I was always asking guests to move so I could get a
look at the bulkhead mounted gages.
Best wishes- Greg #312

Gord Laco wrote:

> Very interesting stuff - I'd say you are on the right track, and look
> forward to reading how your project goes.  I would like to make similar
> changes to my boat, but am not brave enough yet to start tackling that mess
> of wire.
>
> Cheers, Gord
> KC426 Surprise
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <OurYawl at aol.com>
> To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2001 5:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Engine Controls
>
> > Hi,  This is a subject I have spent much time on recently.  I assume we
> are still talking about the location of the key, starter, choke and switches
> for blower and running lights.  I decided to do something really different.
> I am in the process of putting these items along with a fuel gauge on a new
> panel located where the compass usually is.  It will recess them and cover
> them.  The other gauges will stay where they are.  I have taken this step
> because I got into serious trouble for a few minutes being tossed by a wake
> while traversing a narrow channel and breaking off the key killing the
> engine.
> >
> > I am also replacing the switch panel below and moving it. I designed a
> custom panel to fit around the compass box.  I expect I will have some very
> much shorter battery leads etc.  I went to the system where the starter and
> house batteries never combine except for charging.  This project is not
> complete but will be in about three or four weeks.
> >
> > The compass is going up on the cabin bulkhead just starboard of the
> companionway - away from everythng electronic and / or magnetic.
> >
> > Comments or warnings greatly apprciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jim Saflund, Narraganset Bay
> > Chanson Sur Mer  #280
> >
> > In a message dated Tue, 10 Apr 2001  8:21:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "T.
> Kevin Blanc" <tkevinblanc at yahoo.com> writes:
> >
> > << What would be slicker would be low profile throttle
> > and shift controllers that were offset back in from
> > the hub so lines couldn't get behind them...
> >
> > --- George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at min.net> wrote:
> > > Chris,
> > >
> > > I'm presuming you have the original controls.  I
> > > really like them
> > > where they are.  Sure, I accidentally step on the
> > > throttle,
> > > occasionally, but I can also work the engine with my
> > > foot when
> > > in close quarters.
> > >
> > >  - George
> > >
> > > Christos Katehis wrote:
> > > >
> > > > After stepping, kicking, and damaging engine
> > > controls I decided I
> > > > will move them. Any ideas?
> > > >
> > > > Chris Katehis
> > > > #383 - Chesapeake City
> > > >
> > >
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