[Rhodes22-list] Outboard engines

[Slim]

Nick,

I don't have the tiller-motor connection but I've tried it out on Dan and
Julie's boat.  I think the real advantage is when going in reverse.  With
the connection, steering in reverse is sure and effortless.  Without the
connection, steering in reverse is a lot harder.

If you need extra ease and maneuverability going backwards--such as in a
crowded marina--then you'd like this feature.  The connection not only links
the tiller to the motor but also includes the throttle/tranny control
mounted on the tiller so you can steer the boat and control the motor with
one hand and drink with the other.  8-)

Slim

On 1/30/06 8:39 PM, "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com> wrote:

> 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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