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Originally Posted by Airwaves
I think I'll throw one out there. 
What is the only ROPE on a powerboat?
(Hint, usually only found on boats over 39'.) |
Well I'm not gonna ring my own bell
so I'll leave this one unanswered for the moment. I agree that starboard-side helm stations make sense for the reasons stated but it wasn't always this way. I recall one reason I've heard was that it was proper etiquette to board people on the starboard side, so to make docking easier the helm was to starboard. However here's a few boats from the Winni photo vault that say not everyone agreed .... (enjoy)
An ole Chris Chraft (port)
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...o=8389&cat=502
Another ole "laker" (port)
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...php?photo=6972
Older yet (starboard)
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...php?photo=7406
Newer '74 (port)
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...php?photo=7432
Even newer I think (port)
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...php?photo=4683
Hmmm, is this one is "bi" ???
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...php?photo=2578
Lastly, this one is ... I dunno, you tell me
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...php?photo=3493