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| Random thought, I have a 1989 Tuffy with a 100 hp Mariner, can I convert from steering to tiller by purchasing a kit or something?????? I did a google search and came up with all kinds of useless stuff and figured someone on here has probably done it or knows someone who has done it if it can be done!!!!
Thanks Troll |
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| where abouts are you located id call the guys at freshwater outboards in boy river MN their a small family run shop and a really good group of honest hard working people I purchased a rebuilt 115 merc from them they are very reasonable to give you an idea the motor I purchased was a completely rebuilt 1990 115 merc with controls and installation tax included 2900 bucks the next motor I buy will be through them for sure for service like that ill drive 8 hours 1 way I live in Delavan WI their number is below tell them Tom from WI sent ya
ask for Jon
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Which model? it probably will not legally carry a USCG rating for a 100 HP tiller. |
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| It is a 89 Tuffy 180 Sportsman MWC.
I have to gut the boat and thought the extra room would be nice to have, if I cant no big deal |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | That hull rates at 75 for a tiller if I remember correctly. |
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| Sorry if this is dumb to ask but, It came with the 100 on it. Why would it matter if I steer from a spot 3 ft back from where it is now?? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | It matters to the US Coast Guard. Tiller models steer more abruptly, vision across the bow is not as good, much easier to lose control, etc. Many state Natural resources officers and Sheriff Patrols enforce the USCG Horsepower regulations. |
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| Makes sense, thanks for the input!! |
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Location: The desert | sworrall - 1/6/2015 12:01 PM
It matters to the US Coast Guard. Tiller models steer more abruptly, vision across the bow is not as good, much easier to lose control, etc. Many state Natural resources officers and Sheriff Patrols enforce the USCG Horsepower regulations.
At least in theory they're supposed to. Haha. |
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Convert from steering to tiller