[Rhodes22-list] Combination tiller engine control

[David Bradley]

The bracket on the motor is an inverted "U" shape, bolted to the bottom
portion of the cowling where it is stronger.  The bracket lifts off with the
cowling - no connection to chassis.

I regularly used the tiller connection going into and out of our slip in
Seattle, where we had very tight turns and lots of big spensive boats
around.  I disconnected it when we got into open water, since the tiller is
much lighter to handle without the motor attached.  Plenty of steering
control while underway under power, and easier to raise the motor quickly
when unfurling sails.

When we finally get in the water again in Long Island Sound (sat out the
entire summer waiting for a mooring and doing house renovations...), we'll
need it much less frequently.

My motor does not have a separate steering handle.  It's one of the last of
the Yamaha 9.9s that Stan had on ice, before they changed the starter and
throttle remote control.  I love the set-up.

Dave




On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 4:44 PM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> David,
> I think I understand how tiller hooks to the motor via a bracket.  The
> bracket on my motor is broken.  It almost looks like a strip of plastic
> that's been bent in a U shape.  Do you use the tiller/motor connection all
> the time?  I could see using it in tight quarters, like backing out of a
> slip.  But in the open water, I imagine the tiller by itself would be
> sufficient.  Do you have a tiller handle for your motor?  Mine does not.
>  I'd probably forgo the linkage if I had a tiller handle for the motor. -
> rob
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of David Bradley
>  Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 4:31 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Combination tiller engine control
>
> Will try to get there this weekend.
>
> On my rig, the throttle control is mounted on top of the tiller with wood
> screws, and there is a poly arm from the aft end of the rudder head to the
> bracket on the top of the motor, both on spindles with a cotter pin.  Can
> try to explain in more detail until I can get to the boat if that helps.
>
> Dave
>
> On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 3:21 PM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
>
> > Dave,
> > Why don't you take some photos if you don't mind.  That way the group
> will
> > have them for future reference.  Thanks! - rob
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> > rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of David Bradley
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 3:07 PM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Combination tiller engine control
> >
> > Rob, I've got the tiller control.  If you want to call me I'll walk you
> > through - or can take some close up pictures this weekend.  My cell is
> > 347-920-8526.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 11:46 AM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
> >
> > > My new (picked it up yesterday) boat comes with the tiller to motor
> > > connection with a remote throttle.  Anyone know how this is supposed to
> > be
> > > set up?  The attachment on the motor appears to be broken.  Anyone try
> to
> > > repair one of these?  Thanks  - rob
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