[Rhodes22-list] New motor dilemma

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Thanks Mike,

I think the motor tiller connection is the easiest challenge for Stan to deal with.  I gather the power tilt adds both weight and has a much longer mounting bracket than the earlier models.  The added weight would make the manual lift even a bit more challenging but the bigger issue issue I gather is accommodating the cables required for the remote control box with the electric lift.  Before I installed my  existing control box I struggled with the need to operate the controls on the motor tiller handle while manning the boat tiller at the same time.  In addition, I gather the new motors use some kind of friction device to hold the motor in position rather than the hard locking device that I have presently.  The dealer wasn't sure it that would be a problem with the proposed setup.

Bruce Greenwald
S/V Ruach II



On Sep 7, 2012, at 5:31 AM, Mike C <hmcheung57 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a relatively new (2008) Yamaha 8 hp high thrust with electric start
> and power tilt.  At the time I got it Yamaha had a remote control kit for
> that motor.  As it comes it has the shift on the tiller arm so I didn't opt
> for remote controls.  Also the power tilt lets me use the conventional lift
> without having to wrestle with the motor to tilt it after its raised.  That
> may be an option for you too.  Stan had no problem configuring a motor
> rudder interconnect for my motor.  I will say that it is necessary to
> carefully position oneself at the aft port corner using the tiller extender
> to be able to control direction, throttle, and forward/reverse while
> maneuvering.   And I find that I do better without the port captains chair
> installed.  YMMV on that as I'm not too tall, just 5'6", and from the chair
> I have trouble reaching the engine tiller arm controls.  From Yamaha's FAQ
> page:
> http://www.yamahaoutboards.com/owner-resources/FAQ/parts-and-accessories it
> looks as if they still offer a remote control kit for most of their small
> engines.  
> 
> 
> 
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