Alex F
Well-Known Member
- Nov 14, 2006
- 9,167
- Boat Info
- 2005 420DB with AB 11 DLX Tender, Raymarine Electronics (2x12" MFDs) with Vesper AIS
- Engines
- Cummins 450Cs, 9KW Onan Generator, 40HP Yamaha for tender.
It depends on how you dock your boat? Facing forward? Or aft? I face aft and use my right hand for the shifters and left hand for bow and stern thrusters ( if needed) its really up to you I've seen them everywhere some are very hard to reach .I like to have it close just in case I need a little bump . Mine are actually next to the throttles ,I'd like it on the other side next to the shifters as I rarely need the throttles when backing in.
I agree with Joe. Mine is located near the throttles as well, which obviously almost never used on diesel boat. It's not a bad spot and works most of the time well, but I think that it would be more convenient to have the joystick next to the shifters. In my configuration there is no room, b/c they place trim tabs controls and system monitor just on top of it.