To assist control whilst manoeuvring, every boat must have an effective means
of reversing which can be operated from the steering position. Boats
manufactured before 16 June1998 are exempt from this part of this Standard.
To ensure that your engine can be turned off in the event of an emergency,
such as throttle or gear linkage failure, it's a good idea for the engine stop
control to be located as near to your steering position as is practical. [2.21]