Deadliest Catch

unbusted67 · 25-06-2009, 00:22

First of all I just want to put it out there that this is a great show and that I am addicted to it.

But I also wanted to ask a question. The crab boats have a throttle and auto pilot but no wheel, at least not one that is in sight. What is up with this?

captain58sailin · 25-06-2009, 00:49

They use a jog stick, electric over hydraulic.

babykinz · 25-06-2009, 00:55

Its pretty cool, and relaxing...the little joystick thing.

**knottybuoyz** · 25-06-2009, 05:49

If I remember correctly on one of the shows they have a shot of the bridge of the "Northwestern" and it has a small wheel on the centerline and joysticks on the wings.

A ship (boat) without a wheel just isn't right in my books.

**Ex-Calif** · 25-06-2009, 06:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by babykinz

Its pretty cool, and relaxing...the little joystick thing.

While his hands are in his lap I don't think he is manipulating his little joystick thing.

As they say in the fighter world - HOTAS! (hands on throttle and stick - 'splains a lot about fighter pilots)

Santana · 25-06-2009, 07:42

With his hands in his lap, he could be manipulating his JOYSTICK....

Abaco · 25-06-2009, 09:11

The Dashew's new motor yacht Wind Horse uses a similar toggle for steering.

unbusted67 · 25-06-2009, 11:13

That would make me nervous, I will stick with my steering cables and emergency tiller

Cheechako · 25-06-2009, 11:16

welcome to "fly by wire"

Free Lancer · 02-07-2009, 17:37

great show

25-06-2009, 00:22	#1
unbusted67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Boat: NO BOAT! Posts: 578 Images: 4	Deadliest Catch First of all I just want to put it out there that this is a great show and that I am addicted to it. But I also wanted to ask a question. The crab boats have a throttle and auto pilot but no wheel, at least not one that is in sight. What is up with this?

25-06-2009, 00:49	#2
captain58sailin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Homer, AK is my home port Boat: Skookum 53' "Rose Posts: 413 Images: 5	They use a jog stick, electric over hydraulic. __________________ "When you sit down to eat with the devil it is wise to use a long handled spoon"

25-06-2009, 05:49	#4
knottybuoyz Moderator Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Boat: Bateau.com TW28 Modified Posts: 2,320 Images: 85	If I remember correctly on one of the shows they have a shot of the bridge of the "Northwestern" and it has a small wheel on the centerline and joysticks on the wings. A ship (boat) without a wheel just isn't right in my books. __________________ Yours Aye! Rick ~^~^~^^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~~^~^~~^~^~^^~~^~^ "If it breaks, make it stronger." If it's not broke, try harder!" Author unknown.

25-06-2009, 07:42	#6
Santana Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: East Texas Boat: Roberts Spray, 36, Santana,Pilothouse, Steel, Ketch Posts: 145	With his hands in his lap, he could be manipulating his JOYSTICK.... __________________ May the winds blow true, And the skies stay blue, Everyday is a good day for SAILING!!!!

02-07-2009, 17:37	#10
Free Lancer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 31	great show __________________ “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.”

25-06-2009, 00:55	#3
babykinz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pensacola Florida, the Emerald Coast. Boat: Egg harbor 33 named Willow Star Posts: 43 Images: 1	Its pretty cool, and relaxing...the little joystick thing.

25-06-2009, 09:11	#7
Abaco Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 129	The Dashew's new motor yacht Wind Horse uses a similar toggle for steering.

25-06-2009, 11:13	#8
unbusted67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Boat: NO BOAT! Posts: 578 Images: 4	That would make me nervous, I will stick with my steering cables and emergency tiller

25-06-2009, 11:16	#9
Cheechako Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Skagit City, WA Boat: Fellippi 32 Posts: 2,205	welcome to "fly by wire"

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