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TJ DeVoe

Posted 11/24/2008 5:09 PM (#346788 - in reply to #346763)
Subject: Re: "Tiller Console"

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Location: Stevens Point, WI

lambeau - 11/24/2008 4:37 PM

So if most buy tillers for the room and boat control, why would someone want a tiller with a console?

well, apparently at least rudy would like to run his electronics without looking/reaching across the back of the boat...
having run tiller, console, and windshield boats, i liked the boat control aspect of the tiller especially when trolling. however, in october and november i really really like having a console to "hide" behind from the wind and weather. best of both worlds with a tiller control console boat...

I personally think most manufactures don't offer this because the demand isn't there.

sometimes making something creates a demand for something consumers didn't even realize was possible.
a Tuffy X-190 tiller boat with power assist "remote" steering to allow a 150hp motor plus a console to sit behind at 45mph? cat's ass.

So if most buy tillers for the room and boat control, why would someone want a tiller with a console?

Your taking what I said to literally.

Key word here, most. Asking the question why would someone want a tiller with a console? In other words, those that would prefer this boat are far and few between, hence why you don't see many. I think I've seen 2-3 of these Lunds on the walleye tournament circuits. These boats are special orders for a dealer, carrying a $50,000+ rig that probably won't sell as easily as a regular tiller or console is probably not a good bet for dealers, especially in the economy at this current time.

sometimes making something creates a demand for something consumers didn't even realize was possible.

If the demand was there, boat manufactures would be building these types of rigs. Perhaps, the demand wasn't there in the past, hence maybe why consumers don't see this option available by boat manufactures?

Edited by Merckid 11/24/2008 5:17 PM