2007-02-18 16:30:56 · 5 answers · asked by buzzsag 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
well, there are many reasons--first that is the Starboard side. historically the steerage side of the boat. It would also be toward the shallowest of water while going into a marked channel, or navigated around a lake in the correct fashion--giving a better view of submerged objects and buoys to steer around and not hit. This and when someone passes across your bow on from the right (which they have the right of way) you get a unobstructed view. Putting it in the center would eliminate valued seating room, and on the left-side would make you visually impaired to boats that you have to "give way" to
2007-02-18 16:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by redrepair 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
On older boats with a straight shaft drive, the turning of the propeller caused torque that would push the starboard side of the boat "up" (in layman's terms). The extra weight of the driver on the starboard ("right") side counteracted this.
With modern outboards, twin engines, duoprops, etc., this isn't so much a factor, but the seat may remain!!!
2007-02-19 03:16:43 · answer #2 · answered by Sanmigsean 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It isn't just ski boats and bass boats sweetie, the helm on most vessels are either amidships or on the starboard (right) side. Amidships is when the wheel is on center-line. Most people moor starboard side to the pier, or Mediterranean (stern) to the pier. The wheel on the starboard side makes it easier to come alongside. Hope this helps you.
2007-02-19 04:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by johnkmayer 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
so they can keep an eye on the shore since lake traffic goes counter-clockwise. that way they can tell when its too shallow.
2007-02-19 07:07:25 · answer #4 · answered by koolwakeboarder 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
becuase its the way things are
2007-02-18 16:32:58 · answer #5 · answered by Trevin H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋