[Alberg30] Engine Controls

[Gord Laco]

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

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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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