Largest Tiller?
Tiller
Posted 7/28/2012 8:53 AM (#574555)
Subject: Largest Tiller?


What is the largest tiller motor available? I am looking at buying a tiller and want one with atleast a 200. Does anyone make one larger?
sworrall
Posted 7/28/2012 9:00 AM (#574558 - in reply to #574555)
Subject: RE: Largest Tiller?





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin		You can get a tiller kit installed on almost any hp motor.
BNelson
Posted 7/28/2012 9:02 AM (#574560 - in reply to #574555)
Subject: Re: Largest Tiller?





Location: Contrarian Island		i think you are going to be capped at 200 hp....and you feel or want more than that on a tiller??? Ranger 620T will put a 200 on as will a Lund 2010 guide
steve, you are saying if you wanted a 250 hp on a lund or ranger tiller you could put it on??? isn't the max hp the max hp for the boat...?

there is a used 2012 LUnd tiller w 200 hp on it on another popular classified site...check it out.

Edited by BNelson 7/28/2012 9:06 AM
Tiller
Posted 7/28/2012 9:18 AM (#574562 - in reply to #574555)
Subject: RE: Largest Tiller?


Looking for a 225 or 250. Anybody make one?
sworrall
Posted 7/28/2012 9:38 AM (#574563 - in reply to #574555)
Subject: Re: Largest Tiller?





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin		Any boat over 20' no longer requires a USCG HP rating or restriction, that's considered a 'ship'. The builder can choose to limit HP as a liability issue. Plenty of 200 HP tillers out there, have seen a few 225 and 250s.
Guest
Posted 7/28/2012 9:47 AM (#574566 - in reply to #574555)
Subject: RE: Largest Tiller?


So i can get a Ranger, Tuffy, Warrior with a 250 tiller?
Dave F
Posted 7/28/2012 2:51 PM (#574591 - in reply to #574566)
Subject: RE: Largest Tiller?




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Whatever big tiller you decide on, I would definitely get a power tiller handle, if the budget allows it. Just my 2 cents worth.

Edited by Dave F 7/28/2012 2:53 PM
sworrall
Posted 7/28/2012 7:22 PM (#574625 - in reply to #574555)
Subject: Re: Largest Tiller?





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin		Read my post again, please, guest.
TJ DeVoe
Posted 7/28/2012 7:57 PM (#574630 - in reply to #574625)
Subject: Re: Largest Tiller?




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Location: Stevens Point, WI		Lund 2075 with a 250 Pro XS, it can be done! Pretty fun boat to drive with that much power in your hand.

sworrall
Posted 7/28/2012 8:05 PM (#574631 - in reply to #574630)
Subject: Re: Largest Tiller?





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
danmuskyman
Posted 7/29/2012 9:34 PM (#574788 - in reply to #574555)
Subject: Re: Largest Tiller?




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Location: Madison, WI		so isnt the biggest advantage to a tiller boat is all the extra room you gain without having the console? seems to me that lund with a tiller just lost its appeal by sticking a giant console in the middle?
ranger620
Posted 7/29/2012 10:28 PM (#574793 - in reply to #574555)
Subject: Re: Largest Tiller?




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Check out Warrior boats there 2090xst with a 250 etec ho is smoking fast if I remember right it was a mid 60's boat. There is a ton of room and a great casting deck on the front and also a small one in the back for one guy. The factory can rig ya up with about any motor you want.
sworrall
Posted 7/29/2012 10:38 PM (#574795 - in reply to #574555)
Subject: Re: Largest Tiller?





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin		Gary Roach had the first tiller/console boat I have seen, and the walleye guys like 'em. Obviously, it's an option.
2060T
Posted 7/30/2012 2:17 PM (#574860 - in reply to #574555)
Subject: RE: Largest Tiller?


I have a 2011 Tuffy 2060T with a 175 E-Tec! The hp ratings are different for tillers, at least in the tuffy lineup. The 2060 is rated for 250hp but the tiller version is rated for 200hp... my 175 E-Tec pushes her at 46-48mph, it also has the power tiller steering system so its a breeze to drive!
lookin4_big_gurls
Posted 7/31/2012 1:25 AM (#574957 - in reply to #574860)
Subject: RE: Largest Tiller?




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So as for the ratings on a ranger 618T if it is 90 do you have to stick with 90 or can a guy now put a larger motor on as well?
Almost-B-Good
Posted 7/31/2012 7:47 AM (#574975 - in reply to #574957)
Subject: RE: Largest Tiller?




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Location: Cedarburg, Wisconsin		I think a 618T with a Seven Marine 557 would be the ideal rig!
BNelson
Posted 7/31/2012 8:59 AM (#574991 - in reply to #574555)
Subject: Re: Largest Tiller?





Location: Contrarian Island		according to Steves info above..only boats over 20' can go over the max hp rating...618 tiller is under 20'.....
MstormC
Posted 7/31/2012 9:07 AM (#574995 - in reply to #574563)
Subject: Re: Largest Tiller?




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sworrall - 7/28/2012 9:38 AM

Any boat over 20' no longer requires a USCG HP rating or restriction, that's considered a 'ship'. The builder can choose to limit HP as a liability issue. Plenty of 200 HP tillers out there, have seen a few 225 and 250s.


Read Steve's first sentence again.....