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I would really like to hear some experiences about large tiller outboards.
75-115 HP.
Are they hard to operate? I've used smaller motors that have lots of steering torque. I'd like to have an 85-115hp but I'm curious if that would be way to big for Tiller control.
On calm water, you shouldn't have a problem. However, if you're going to fish big water that gets rough in any way, get a hydraulic assist. I've got a 75hp Yamaha w/o the assist and, after my first year with it, I'll be adding it before next spring.
Otherwise, trimmed right on calmish waters there's no problem steering it, just don't let go.
They make tillers up to at least 115 (150 maybe?), but you go above 75hp and I'd be adding the assist no questions asked.
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