Control Systems Review

Summary

Control systems on a boat are crucial to the functioning of boat and the experience of the user. Engine controls, control cables, and control accessories are all different, but there are some basic similarities between the three categories.

Engine controls are used to control how fast the boat goes. There are several different kinds of engine controls, and each one may be preferable to different people, depending on a boater’s preference or what he is used to. Different boats will have different kinds of engine controls. The different types of engine controls are top mounted, side mounted, and foot throttle. While the top and side mounted controls are knobs that are hand controlled, a foot throttle is most like a gas pedal in a vehicle. The top mounted and side mounted controls also vary on how they are used, because some of them have two levers, while others only have one lever on the engine controls. Every boat will have a different engine control system.

Control cables are part of the engine control systems, and vary by boat. Replacing them will also depend on what type of boat the user has, so a boater who wants or needs to replace his control cables will need to check and make sure he has the right kind of control cables for his craft.

Control accessories are a wide range of products used in controlling the boating craft and other devices on the boat. Remote controls, tool kits for replacing parts and making repairs and microphones are considered control accessories. Kits to install a certain part on a boat are also in the category of control accessories. Mounts for the various controls, such as engine controls, are control accessories, because they function with a crucial part of the craft.

Control systems, including engine controls, cables, and accessories, are important on a boat, and may vary from boat to boat. The user will have to make sure to have the correct tools and accessories on his boat to have a successful and enjoyable time on the water.

Pros

• While a motorized boat cannot run without engine controls and control cables, control accessories improve the experience on a boat.
• Boat control accessories provide convenience in the form of tool kits and spare parts that are good to have on hand.

Cons

• Because control systems, engine controls, and control accessories will vary among boats, it might be hard for a user to determine exactly what boat accessories he will need.

Featured Manufacturers

Eleflex, Seafit, and Marinetech

Conclusion

Engine controls are a crucial part of making a boat run correctly, or better. A boater should determine what is the product he prefers the best, and different boats will have different engine controls. If possible, he may replace the current engine controls in a boat to enhance performance and experience. Though control systems and accessories vary so widely, boaters have their choice on what the best options are for their boats.