[Rhodes22-list] Outboard engines

[William E. Wickman]

I have the Yahama 9.9hp high thrust outboard, and I find that when in
reverse the prop walk prevents me from swinging the stern to starboard.  I
have the tiller link which eliminates this problem.  I use it from time to
time when wind/current are working against me.  Otherwise, without the
tiller link, you just have to put the motor in neutral once you get the
boat moving in reverse in order to back up to starboard.  In either forward
or reverse the steering link provides a MUCH tighter turning radius which
makes it really nice in tight quarters.  Once in open water when you are
moving at speeds greater than idle, it is much better to disengage the
linkage.

Bill Wickman



                                                                           
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Nick,
I've never seen the need to even use the motor for steering, except when
I'm
backing out of my slip.  I do use the motor and tiller in unison to pull
the
stern around, but that's only because it's such tight quarters.  Otherwise,
set the motor for straight ahead and use the tiller.  The tiller provides
much more response than the motor can.   And the 20" shaft suits me just
fine. - rob


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From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
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Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Outboard engines


> Nick,
>
> I don't like the linked tiller and motor, and I don't have them linked.
> My tiller has a very light and precise feel all the time, and I like it
> that way.  It behaves the same way whether I'm under sail or under
> power.  To my mind, linking the motor and the tiller is just one more
> thing to go wrong.
>
> Bill Effros
>
> kuzzal at comcast.net wrote:
>
> >Thank you Jerry & Bill for your thoughts. It sounds like that the 20" or
25 " would be OK though from what you both say I am inclined to go for the
20".
> >
> >Any tips on how to link the tiller & motor?
> >
> >Nick Kuzniarski
> >
> >-------------- Original message --------------
> >From: "cjlowe" <cjlowe at bright.net>
> >
> >
> >
> >>Nick,
> >>The only bad thing I've heard about the 25" shaft is it's hard to get
far
> >>enough out of the water for a starboard tack.If you sail where you can
> >>expect a lot of big waves,I would be inclined to go with the 25".I'd
like to
> >>hear from somebody who has a 25" shaft,and get their opinion.I think
that in
> >>docking ,the long shaft would keep the controls higher over the
transom,for
> >>tight quarters steering with the motor and tiller.
> >>as if you weren't confused enough,
> >>Jerry Lowe
> >>
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