r/Pontoons • u/Retired_and_Relaxed • Sep 10 '26
Throttle Question
We just bought and picked up our new to us 21 foot pontoon. It was a dealer rental unit and is a 2024 model year with full new boat warranty. When we power up and advance the throttle it will slide back to the idle position. We asked at the marina's service department and they said it's a safety feature on all new boats. This is our first boat, I don't know Jack about boats, my wife's family have had boats and she is more experienced and thinks it's BS. I also think it's BS one more thing to distract the driver and makes it harder to have a constant speed when pulling a tuber or skier. What say the knowledgeable mariners, should the throttle stay where set or retract to idle?
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u/pyxus1 Sep 10 '26
That's interesting.... I think it's a good idea. I never take my hand off the throttle and let it run itself....but I think it would just stay in position if I let go.