most new boats are equipped with a hot foot , am I the only one that enjoys setting the throttle and relaxing (cruise control) ?
most new boats are equipped with a hot foot , am I the only one that enjoys setting the throttle and relaxing (cruise control) ?
No Bass Cat Boats prefers them as well. I also miss a hand throttle for long idle speed spots and graphing!
Definitely not overrated in my book.
Craig
USMC Retired
2019 Nitro Z18 w/Dual Consoles
2019 Mercury 175 Pro XS
Psalm 29:3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.
Once I started using my Evinrude G2, with both hand and foot throttle options at the touch of a button, nirvana. I’d used hot foot for nearly 20 years and wouldn’t be without it, but there are situations where the hand throttle is more relaxing. My buddy has a Verado with a similar option. Both systems have their advantages. The advantage of the hot foot is safety at higher speeds and during sharp maneuvers, such as crossing boat wakes.
John Clark — Findlay, Ohio
In very rough water the hot foot is a must. You have to feather the throttle to go up and down big waves.
NICE ! I didn't know an option existedOriginally Posted by jc2bg
I think its the nicest safety feature around. the thought of hands on the wheel at all times, just like driving a truck. In rough water its a must to have I think for sure.
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I can’t imagine going to back to boat without one. Would be like going back to a hand controlled trolling motor.
I hated my hot foot---Took it out and and just fine with hand throttle
1988 Ranger 364V
150HP Merc Black Max
I sure like my Hot Foot!
I’ve had both. I really have no preference. There are times I prefer one over the other. Some view them as a “safety” device but they can get stuck and fail which IMO is more likely to happen. A regularly checked kill switch and a good life vest are better safety devices.
In the end, I could easily live without it.
USN Retired
2020 Basscat Caracal
2020 Mercury 225 ProXS 4s
Do you all wish they would take the gas pedal out of your car????
Foot off the pedal in no wake zones, floored when not in no wake zones.
I need neither. I need a toggle switch.
All business I hear ya Steez
Cruise control !
Trust me you don’t want to tackle big rough water without one. Two hands on the wheel to react and maneuver , while being able to throttle up and down simultaneously. I personally wouldn’t own a rig without one..
Would not want to be without it!!!
Bill Perry
Zwolle, LA (Toledo Bend)
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2001 ZX-250 VMAX 225. HDS-9 Carbon, HDS-7Carbon, 3D Sonar, HB 998c hd si, Active Target, MG Tour Pro 36v, 12" Slide Master
USN, USS Newport News CA-148
If i had a motor that could switch between both, I'd use both. But since I have a choice of one or the other, hot foot 100% hands down.
Rough water or when there's debris on the lake from rains both hands on the wheel and quick throttle adjustments are necessary. Not to mention running wot. If I'm running 75+ down the lake and something happens the last thing I want to do is take a hand off the wheel or be delayed in reaction time.
The only time a hot foot has gotten me in "trouble" where a hand throttle wouldn't was a couple weeks ago. The lake finally cleared so I could test my setup with a new prop and had a gull come from the left side of the boat and bounce off the windshield. Saw it just in time to duck before it hit and when I ducked over out of the way I chopped the throttle a bit and it upset the boat but it was easily corrected.
none of the crabbers on deadliest catch have a hot foot.
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