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[QUOTE]LonLB - 12/10/2010  8:45 AM

[QUOTE]scmuskies - 12/10/2010  9:08 AM

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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.[/QUOTE]

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.

sc[/QUOTE]

Is there some sort of universal assist steering available. The only ones I knew of was from Merc for the really big motors.

Cost is the biggest factor for me. I know for sure I wouldn't be able to buy that for this next year. So I would need to get by for a year or two.

Some guys add a small trim tab to the skeg of the motor to help alleviate the pull from the prop. Is that something that would help with a tiller motor also?[/QUOTE]

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Posted 12/10/2010 8:45 AM (#469850 - in reply to #469845)
Subject: RE: Starting From Scratch with a 16ft boat.

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scmuskies - 12/10/2010 9:08 AM

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.

sc

Is there some sort of universal assist steering available. The only ones I knew of was from Merc for the really big motors.

Cost is the biggest factor for me. I know for sure I wouldn't be able to buy that for this next year. So I would need to get by for a year or two.

Some guys add a small trim tab to the skeg of the motor to help alleviate the pull from the prop. Is that something that would help with a tiller motor also?