[Rhodes22-list] Outboard motor setup

[Geoff Farrell]

I have the Yamaha 9.9 Long Shaft with the GB tiller-to-motor option. I love
this option as it affords great control within the marina. The outboard
tiller is used in the vertical position and the throttle control is fairly
accessible in this position. The shift lever is mounted on the outboard
tiller and is a little cumbersome but I make do. I prefer to enter my slip
making a hard turn to port (I am on the port side of the boat) because that
puts the outboard tiller closer to me so I can reach the shift lever
without too much trouble. If I am making a hard turn to starboard I need to
plan very carefully.

I would love some sort of remote control for the throttle and shift lever
and may try to implement one in the future. If both of these controls could
be mounted on the Rhodes tiller that would be perfect.


On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:43 PM, Mrbabs <Marc at babineauins.com> wrote:

> Ok experienced R22 sailors - I need help.
>
> I have it in my head that I would like to purchase a Lehr 9.9 propane
> outboard for the new boat.  I want to get the remote version which will
> allow me to mount the throttle and transmission control to the sailboat
> tiller for ease of use.  (I have the Rhodes tiller to outboard connection
> option)
>
> Here's the rub. That particular version of the Lehr motor won't be
> available
> until the end of June. So should I wait or opt for the motor with the built
> in tiller which is available now?
>
> My concern is I need to be able to control the motor and I'm not sure what
> issues are involved with trying to operate a standard motor. I am trying to
> envision how one can lean over the back of the boat to shift, steer and
> control engine rpm without bad things happening. This is our first boat and
> outboard.
>
> Can the standard outboard configuration be operated easily by a five foot
> tall, 100 lb lady? Is anyone running an outboard with a remote setup?
> Pros/Cons of each.
>
> Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Marc
>
>
>
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