Side wheels will make maneuvering very good if you can power them independently and reverse them. Their location forward of other types of wheels is excellent for that.
The pilot house will give some extreme windage, and because of it you'll need that power and turning ability forward, not to be blown off by the wind at slow speed. I had my hands full with an outboard motor and much less windage when we weren't moving fast and it was blowing.
The sidewheels will be a liability, though when trying to tie up at a pier or coming alongside pilings.
The pilot house will give some extreme windage, and because of it you'll need that power and turning ability forward, not to be blown off by the wind at slow speed. I had my hands full with an outboard motor and much less windage when we weren't moving fast and it was blowing.
The sidewheels will be a liability, though when trying to tie up at a pier or coming alongside pilings.