Are there boats with two steering wheels?

Question

(Just like planes)

Answer 1

Yes,  many have 2, 3 or even 4 control stations.

Double end ferries have a control at each end.  Large AK crabbers have 2, one port and one starboard.  Not many of the newer vessels actually use a steering wheel, it is a small lever control that energizes a hydraulic pump, solenoid system to control the rudder.

  Some tug boats have a directional system for steering without rudder. Also there is a "Bow thruster"  system for large vessels that give very close maneuvering control.

Answer 2

Sure... tons of them... GOOGLE for "Hynautic Steering"... they make a very good hydraulic steering system that can use multiple inputs...

Answer 3

Boats that have two wheels, or even three are typically separated by distance. One helm station (wheel) will be in the main cabin and a second helm station will be on the fly bridge ten feet above the main main. I have even seen a third high fly bridge another ten feet above that.

Answer 4

Yes some sail boat have 2 helms next to each other> for port or starboard tack> there a 2 station & 3 station on flybridge sportfisherman with a tower>

Answer 5

Yeah many offshore racing sailboats with larger crews have any where up to four steering wheels.

Answer 6

Well as a matter of fact, yes there are.  Some, off -shore racing sailboats have side by side "wheels" . If you take a look at Yachting, or Sailing magazines you'll see pictures of them.   However, most boats that have two "wheels" are flybridge cruisers.  One in the main cabin, and a second on the "bridge".  These are used one at a time.

Answer 7

Not at the same helm. It can be done but why?