[Rhodes22-list] new engine, power tiller?

[Tom Hogarty]

I just installed my new Yamaha high thrust, long shaft 8.  I prefer it to the
9.9 because the rope start is easily accessible  near the top of the
housing, and you do not have to lift the lid off to get at it.  We use the
electric start mostly, but I like belt and suspenders.  It is very good at
low speed in the marina, and the control arm is easily accessible from the 
port captian chair.  We have had not problem reaching from there.  I liked
the idea of controls on the tiller, but thought best to keep it simple, and
have been happy with the choice.  Don't forget to get the tiller linkage.
Tom Hogarty




Joe Babb wrote:
> 
> Thanks, everyone for the feedback.  I had an idea that 8 hp would be 
> plenty.  Mary Lou, I remember the pictures of your setup.  I think we 
> might try the power tiller since we've got to buy some control box of 
> some sort anyhow.
> The Tohatsu is interesting but they don't offer a high gear ratio like 
> the Yamaha high thrust or the Mercury bigfoot.  Not sure it is needed 
> though.  The old Yamaha 9.9 sure got good gas mileage.  Anybody had any 
> experience with Mercury 4 strokes?
> Thanks,
> Joe
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