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[L. Sailor]

Hi, Mark,
Yes, when I'm sitting on the helm seat (mounted on the
laz cover) I can reach the stern rail. I don't
remember, tho, how close I am to it....(Stan & crew 
mounted a stern rail seat on the laz top to serve as a
helm seat, as I was too low & couldn't see to steer
while sitting.....

I don't think reaching back over the stern rail is
going to work, just from the sheer gymnastics of it,
if I'm trying to steer at the same time.

elle

--- mputnam1 at aol.com wrote:

> Elle,
>  
> No, what I have isn't considered a remote control
> because it's fixed to the end of the tiller ... but
> here's a question: when you're sitting behind the
> wheel, are you able to reach behind you and touch
> the railing?  If so, you'd be able to reach the
> tiller, because it stands upright just outside the
> railing.  But I'm not sure how far your steering
> pedestal is from the lazarette ... 
>  
> - Mark
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: watermusic38 at yahoo.com
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Sent: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 8:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] HELP! How about a
> debate on.. WAS: A GREAT Email List
> 
> 
> Hi, Mark,
> 
> The problem lies in the fact that I do have the
> wheel..so I need to get the controls where I can
> reach
> them while steering. 
> 
>  Is what you have considered a remote control?
> 
> A fellow at the marina today mentioned that he also
> has a Mercury which he really likes. They are one
> dealer that I will visit tomorrow...stay tuned...
> 
> I just need a good primer on outboards....gonna get
> it
> tomorrow....
> 
> elle
> --- mputnam1 at aol.com wrote:
> 
> > Elle,
> >  
> > Sorry, I don't quite follow the problem either ...
> I
> > have a Mercury 8hp with an extended shaft ... the
> > forward/reverse/neutral control is a
> motorcycle-like
> > handle on the end of the tiller.  I don't find it
> > the easiest to operate (I find the
> > clockwise/counterclockwise rotation to be
> > counter-intuitive).  And because of the Rhodes
> > engine mount (I have the non-electric version),
> the
> > engine tiller sticks straight up in the air and is
> > unable to extend into the cockpit, but it is still
> > accessible.  The only time I have to lean down to
> > the engine is to loosen the bar that allows the
> > engine to swing left and right freely ... but I
> > would imagine you'd have to do that with any
> engine.
> >  
> > So perhaps you should consider the Mercury if the
> > rotation of the controller on the end of the
> tiller
> > doesn't seem counter-intuitive to you.  I
> certainly
> > don't have the engine access problems you are
> facing
> > with other engines.
> >  
> > - Mark  
> >  
> >  
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: DCLewis1 at aol.com
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > Sent: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 5:11 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] HELP! How about a
> > debate on.. WAS: A GREAT Email List
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Hank,
> >  
> > We have the motor lift and a remote (on the
> tiller,
> > but it could be mounted  
> > elsewhere) and a Yamaha 9.9 OB.  The Yamaha remote
> > that Stan provides  doesn't 
> > interfere with lift.  I'm not sure I understand
> > Elles problem, but  there are 
> > remotes that will work with the powered lift.
> >  
> > Dave
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