Handle Throttle Speed Controller
A hand lever that sets speed on a Caroute drive — the throttle for E, S and W platform installations that have no tiller of their own.
What It Is
The E and S platforms ship without a throttle, and a W platform boat may want speed control separate from the wheel. This lever fills that gap: one hand on the handle, infinitely variable speed forward and reverse.
Caroute is explicit that it is an optional part for its own brushless electric motors, suitable for the E, S and W platforms and not suitable for other brands of motor.
Why It Is Specified
- Speed control where there is no tiller
Covers the E and S platforms, which are supplied without one.
- Fits three platforms
Listed as suitable for the E, S and W platforms.
- Lever action
A handle rather than a rotary knob, for gloved and wet hands.
- Optional part
Ordered only when the installation needs it.
Application Scenarios
- Owners repowering with an E platform drive.
- DIY builders finishing an S platform installation.
- W platform boats that want the throttle away from the wheel.
What It Fixes
- An engine-mount drive arrives without a throttle
This is the Caroute hand throttle for those platforms.
- Generic throttles do not match the control signal
Caroute states this part is not suitable for other brand motors.
- Console space is limited
A handle throttle mounts where the hand falls rather than needing panel area.
Published Technical Data
Every figure below is published by Caroute. Anything not published is marked TBC rather than estimated.
- Type
- Handle throttle speed controller
- Suitable for
- Caroute E, S and W platform brushless motors
- Not suitable for
- Other brands of motor
- Supply
- Optional part
What Is In the Box
- Handle throttle speed controller.
- For Caroute E, S and W platform brushless motors.
- Optional part.
- Not suitable for other brand motors.
What Can Be Changed
- Side mount throttle available as the alternative.
- PWM signal control available in place of a hand throttle.
How It Compares Within the Range
| Option | What is different | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Handle throttle | Hand lever | E, S and W platforms |
| Side mount throttle | Console side mounting, 10K waterproof potentiometer | Caroute brushless motors |
| PWM control | Signal input | Controller-driven installations |
How to Specify and Fit It
Confirm your platform is E, S or W.
Mount within comfortable reach of the helm position.
Check full travel gives full forward and full reverse before the first run.
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Read articleQuestions About the Handle Throttle Speed Controller
Which platforms does it suit?
Will it work on another brand of motor?
Is it supplied with the motor?
Is there a console-mounted alternative?
Can I use PWM instead of a hand throttle?
Quote the Handle Throttle Speed Controller
Send the boat details, the thrust rating and any option you need changed. You will get a specification back, not a brochure.