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[mputnam1 at aol.com]

Hey Elle,
 
My point is that I don't think there is much in way of gymnastics required ... if you can reach the stern rail, you can probably reach the extra couple inches it would require to reach the tiller ... because it's sticking straight up in the air.  You don't have to reach "back over" the rail ... it's very accessible, again, because of the vertical nature of the tiller handle (which is a by-product of the fact that the motor lift prevents the tiller handle from extending into the cockpit).
 
I'll try and remember to take a photo ... or the next time you're up in the DC area, I can show you ...
 
- Mark
 
 
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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-----
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> Sent: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 8:06 PM
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> 
> 
> 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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