hav e a new humbler 7.5 mts RIB just want the engine

[stepheneyre]

yes all fly by wire fitted

thanks
stephen

[stepheneyre]

yes fly by wire


thanks
Stephen

[stepheneyre]

yes fly by wire controls , very responsive i am impressed


thanks
Stephen

[nocando]

Is that setup really less than 1900kg?

Have you had it weighed yet? Be curious what it actually is if you know?

Nice looking rig btw, one of best numbers I've seen

[GuyC]

It's interesting that the trim controls are on the outside of the left hand. I suppose it is no issue to let go of the throttle to change the trim but it is almost as it that throttle is intended for a left hand drive boat where you would then use your thumb to change the trim.

I'm only commenting because I'm going through a similar process and trying to work out which way round to put the throttle.

I've ended up with rotating the throttle so my thumb can operate the trim control without having to shift my hand from the throttle.

I'll add that I've not got the same throttle lever but the thought process is the same.

[stepheneyre]

yes all fly by wire


thanks
Stephen

[stepheneyre]

yes 1st thing i did when i got the boat home fully finished is move the axles forward about 18 " to get the nose weight ok then filled up full with fuel (150 lts) and put 3 set of diving gear in the boat including cylinders and weight belts then went to the local weigh bridge total is 1780KG so under the 1900kg ( i can always take out the diving kit and put in the car), the engine is 216kg weight the boat is 555kg. trailer 400kg etc etc , i added up and put 400 kg in reserve , i wanted single axle due to getting in and out of my drive.. had twin axles B4 and struggled)good job i went for the 1900kg that extreme marine trailers do.(humber offered me a snipe 1800kg trailer saying this will be ok..)).. as to the throttle position i chose it as is, i had a choice left or right ..
thanks Stephen Eyre

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by GuyC

It's interesting that the trim controls are on the outside of the left hand. I suppose it is no issue to let go of the throttle to change the trim but it is almost as it that throttle is intended for a left hand drive boat where you would then use your thumb to change the trim.



I'm only commenting because I'm going through a similar process and trying to work out which way round to put the throttle.



I've ended up with rotating the throttle so my thumb can operate the trim control without having to shift my hand from the throttle.



I'll add that I've not got the same throttle lever but the thought process is the same.

I’d be surprised if the throttles can’t be re-handed. The standard Suzuki binnacle mount is delivered right handed. It’s not a difficult job to swap it to left hand with the trim button on the thumb side. I would think it should be even easier with fly by wire controls.

[jwalker]

It's a nice looking rig you have, Stephen.

[johnrambo]

Congratulations, beautiful boat!

That throttle looks really awkward to use though, clearly meant to be used on the right hand side with thumb on the trim switch. I've notice that a lot of UK boats have a left handed throttle with trim switch on the wrong side, what's up with that? Lots of lefties or just used to having automotive gear shift on the left? I've never seen it in the US or Canada. Must be awkward fiddling with radios/chart plotter with your left hand while under way too.

[GuyC]

Slight thread creep but I think the UK market tends to have the helm on the starboard side. This is potentially because that is the same arrangement as a right hand drive car but also it possibly enables the helm to keep a better lookout whilst they are the give way vessel in a crossing situation.

The exceptions to this right hand drive approach include the RNLI and the MoD who all have the throttle on the right. This may be because they tend to be single helm seat and not side by side like a lot of leisure RIB's.

The reason I have heard for having the throttle on the right is that the throttle requires more finesse than the wheel so it is positioned on the side of the leading hand (for most people).

The position of the trim switch is probably down to the levers being made for the US market and there not being the volume of demand for left handed switches.