06-14-2008, 11:07 AM
[#008000]Retrain yourself. [/#008000]
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[#008000]Traditionally, water craft are made to pilot on the Starboard side. That is why the tiller is typically mounted the way it is. [/#008000]
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[#008000]There is no real reason why you can't pilot your vessel on the Port side other than comfort. However, once you get accustomed to it, you will probably find that it is much more comfortable to sit on the Starboard side of your boat and operate your motor left handed. That also frees up your right hand for things like fishing.[/#008000]
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[#008000]Traditionally, water craft are made to pilot on the Starboard side. That is why the tiller is typically mounted the way it is. [/#008000]
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[#008000]There is no real reason why you can't pilot your vessel on the Port side other than comfort. However, once you get accustomed to it, you will probably find that it is much more comfortable to sit on the Starboard side of your boat and operate your motor left handed. That also frees up your right hand for things like fishing.[/#008000]
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