What is this?

[Whitelighter]

Lever controls pointed at by the big arrow.

And why would you have it? I am assuming the engine control is all done by the micro commander box to the left of the picture.

Its either a factory option or a retro fit as no other boats I can find of the same model have it. Also there is not repeat on the fly bridge helm, just the micro commander box.

 

[aquapower]

Possibly for trim tab control?

 

[andy59]

Judging by the fact that the upholstery is shaped around it , and the micro commander is plonked on top , I would guess that it's the original controls left there as not confident with new setup / couldnt be arsed to remove (maybe)

 

[Whitelighter]

Judging by the fact that the upholstery is shaped around it , and the micro commander is plonked on top , I would guess that it's the original controls left there as not confident with new setup / couldnt be arsed to remove (maybe)

Nope. All boats have the upholstery recess - it's an oddments tray. The micro commanders are in the same place on all examples I can find of the same model. The large levers are an addition that I cannot find on any other boats of the same make/model/vintage

Seen here on another example

View attachment 50528

 

[KevB]

Separate gear and throttle controls?

 

[benjenbav]

Separate gear and throttle controls?

That'd be my guess, too.

Real boating!

 

[Whitelighter]

Separate gear and throttle controls?

I wondered.

Except 2 point:

1: micro commanders are electronic combine control and
2: there is not the same set up on the flybridge - just the MC controls up there.

Perhaps I'll ask the broker. I thought someone might recognise them.

 

[Divemaster1]

Separate trolling valve controls ?? Looks like they are fully engaged (fwd position)...

 

[rafiki_]

Levers for the dumb waiter sending stuff up to the fly?

 

[jfm]

Yep id very much guess trolling valve too

 

[Whitelighter]

Separate trolling valve controls ?? Looks like they are fully engaged (fwd position)...

Good call.

I assume these are useful (and also chuffing ugly - do they need to be that big)

 

[Divemaster1]

Good call.

I assume these are useful (and also chuffing ugly - do they need to be that big)

Useful as I suspect those V8's would chunk that AZ 43 into quite a fast trot at idle... Not knowing about the mechanics, I would not know ... could be simple wires back to the gearbox ... or early hydraulics... If they moved easily, I'd first cut length, re-thread (change tops) and live with them for a while before considering replacement...

 

[Divemaster1]

On a lighter note, it could be to put Bachman Turner Overdrive - You ain't seen nothing yet to full volume before you set off....

 

[rafiki_]

On a lighter note, it could be to put Bachman Turner Overdrive - You ain't seen nothing yet to full volume before you set off....

. Fabtastic Mate

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

Yep id very much guess trolling valve too

Almost definitely as they're marked Idle, Half and Max

 

[Aardee]

OK, dumb raggie question...what's a trolling valve?

 

[Divemaster1]

OK, dumb raggie question...what's a trolling valve?

Device that allows reduction in shaft RPM which will stop a MOBO doing 7 knots when putting into gear ... the levers in discussion here determines the max - min level of reduction.... and thus speed of the boat ... makes manoeuvring less brutal etc., and frequently used on sportsfishers ...

 

[Angele]

OK, dumb raggie question...what's a trolling valve?

I'm glad it's not just me who hadn't a clue what they were talking about.

Device that allows reduction in shaft RPM which will stop a MOBO doing 7 knots when putting into gear ... the levers in discussion here determines the max - min level of reduction.... and thus speed of the boat ... makes manoeuvring less brutal etc., and frequently used on sportsfishers ...

Ok, understood now .... :encouragement:

 

[Aardee]

Every day's a school day

 

[bbriansim]

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