Considering a tiller on next boat but have zero experience with one. Can someone please explain how reverse typically works on the newer motors? Is there some kind of switch on the handle? Guess my main concern is docking in a tight spot or current/wind.
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The merc 40 is a good motor. I had one on my last tiller. The 50 and 60 are a bigger block and make a lot more tourqe. All 3 have pt&t and so do the Yamaha 50 and 60. If I were you, on a 1660 I’d go with a 50 or 60hp. Yamaha or merc. The 60” bottom will carry the weight just fine. They all weigh around 250 lbs. Not much less than my 90 and I’ve got a 56” bottom
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Also the Tohatsu 50’s and 60’s are strong as death and light at around 200lbs. The same as a 40 merc
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I have a 40 Suzuki with the multi-function tiller, it has a shift lever FNR, tach and engine warning lights. No vibration, easy to operate even on long runs. FYI the Suzuki anything over a 40 requires a tiller kit installed aftermarket and only comes in black.
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My first boat was a gheenoe classic then a mud boat then I bought a Vantage and missed the the tiller operation. Now I had a Taller Fury built and love it had it built light and love it. Floats shallow for fishing days and tons of room for family days
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Nice setup love the bimini top on it gotta get out of that sun sometimes.
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It’s a must when u have young kids. It goes on and off really easy so most of the time it’s not on when fishing
You can add a simple remote shift using this push/pull and a 3300 series cable. The rigging will be more for an advanced rigger and you will need to adapt the engine end over for remote shift but this is what I did on X-Caliber. Shifter is on grab bar console. It’s a little still because there is no leverage but very functional and simple!
If you zoom in on the grab bar/console, you can see the shifter to the right of the start button and safety lanyard.
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I've owned several tillers and several consoles. For a small boat I far prefer tiller steering.
Tillers are great at the dock and anyplace tight. You have much more control because you can turn it further and faster...instantly. Operating the forward/reverse lever becomes second nature in no time. I remove the extension at the dock because a short handle gives more control.
Crboggs post #27 is the picture worth a 1000 words.
Tillers are great at the dock and anyplace tight. You have much more control because you can turn it further and faster...instantly. Operating the forward/reverse lever becomes second nature in no time. I remove the extension at the dock because a short handle gives more control.
Crboggs post #27 is the picture worth a 1000 words.
Now that is a nice option.
Didn't know they had that!
Learn something new every day and brings in more thought to a tiller.
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The problem with the Mercury/Mariner twist to shift tiller is that the control cables are thin and routed such that failure or going out of rig is not uncommon. It's an unnecessary complication and just one more thing to fail. I have had them and would not have them again. Shifters on larger tiller motors are usually right on the tiller itself and easy to reach. If speed going from forward to reverse is a concern, you're doing things wrong anyway. Notice the shifter on this tiller:
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Had one since 05 and never had that issue I guess I am lucky
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I did all the rigging and build out myself. The deck and console are epoxy encapsulated marine ply. The grab bar is from FishMaster. The above photo is from 6 years ago. Here's the boat today. It's held up well and gets fished about 3 times a week. Notice the shifter on the tiller.
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