Deadliest catch - how do those guys control the boat?
 

I noticed this the other day and figured you guys would know..

you never see a Captain on the Deadliest Catch actually using a steering wheel, it doesn't even look like there is even one in front of them in the capatain's chair they all sit in.

I assume it's all done elecronically (like autopilot) and they just adjust the throttle as needed, you always see their hand on the throttle?

joystick

Body english.

-spence

Joystick & auto pilot.
Most commercial guys run/steer with autopilot

used what we called a jog lever(joy stick), turns rudder port or starboard and returns to center.

thanks! wow that is freakin amazing that a huge boat like that is all controlled by a joystick! Atari anyone?

pretty much everything big has a joystick now.
every 270ft cg cutter i've been on has just a joystick, along with flight 2 ticonderogas

i have a joystick

Don't let them fool ya the size of the joystick does matter.

Funny chit////:rotf2:

But when are you gonna return to making more insightful and informational posts, Mike?? You boat whorin' lurker......:grins:

When I have something usefull to add. Soon :hidin:
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