Maybe -- just maybe -- someone is beginning to take into account the principle of, "If it ain't broke -- don't 'fix' it"..
BTW, I haven't been able to determine if this helm/throttle (touchscreen) "fix" was implemented on the Fitzgerald. I didn't see it mentioned anywhere -- and, would still bet on "cockpit error due to panic reaction"...
Never conned anything larger than a cabin cruiser, but, to me, having the feel of the throttle levers in my hand is an element of control I definitely wouldn't want to relinquish. Can't imagine replacing that "hands-on" control with a stupid, zero feedback touch screen!
Oh man, I am with you.
Wtf, a ship that sleek and fast SHOULD have a cool throttle!