consoles to tillers

[g0nef1sshn]

Ive been looking lately at used outboards online, specifically for a tiller in the 40-60hp range. Thats prefered anyhow. Problem is 98% of what i see is for consoles, not tillers.

The question I have is; Is there a brand outboard that is more known to be easier to modify to a tiller than others? I am not stuck on newer or older as long as it appears to be in good condition and runs.

I know this is an open to opinion kind of question. But opinions can help.

Thanks guys.

 

[Sea Rider]

It's easier to convert a tiller system into a remote one and viceverse, don't know about a factory delivered remote version in which probably the tiller arm that joins to the engine's "base" is missing. Tohatsus, Nissans are friendly to convert, a matter to check them out.

Happy Boating

 

[gm280]

Well maybe you need to look at this from another perspective. You could take a console controlled engine and rig it up for the controls to install right at the engine area and then install a handle to control the steering. That way you will have a key start, and a throttle control and shift control at your fingertips and use the installed handle to steer it. Could be a really neat setup and a lot easier to use and potentially sell years later too... Just a suggestion... :noidea:

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Well maybe you need to look at this from another perspective. You could take a console controlled engine and rig it up for the controls to install right at the engine area and then install a handle to control the steering. That way you will have a key start, and a throttle control and shift control at your fingertips and use the installed handle to steer it. Could be a really neat setup and a lot easier to use and potentially sell years later too... Just a suggestion... :noidea:

That thought has crossed my mind, I have controls/keys for a merc, but i think throttle and steering in one hand is more suited for what I need. But that idea isnt 100% out of the question.

 

[Sea Rider]

You could buy a spare tiller assy, but probably will find OB's in that range don't have a base to fix tiller to. With such 40-60 HP engines wouldn't venture to install any other steering system besides a tiller, could be dangerous to controll once at speed.

Happy Boating

 

[ondarvr]

most can be converted, but it can be costly. Mercy and Johnson/Evinrudes will be the easer and least costly to convert because you can find used parts on eBay. New it can cost 500.00 to $1000.00 to convert.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Appreciate the tips guys. Thinking more on the hp range and dangers on it, I may just settle for lower hp range thats already a tiller. If more hp needed in the future ill probably have to go back to a console.

 

[ondarvr]

No issues on HP range with a tiller, we run tillers up to 300hp here. It just depends on where you live as to the availability of them.

 

[Sea Rider]

Yep, no issues running factory made tiller engines, adapting tiller to an engine that's a factory remote version in which doesn't have a proper swivel bracket to install a tiller to it's another story.

If wanting to buy used a 2 stroke Tohatsu 40C tiller version is a good start. Weights bit more than a 30 HP.

Happy Boating

 

[ondarvr]

Because of how they mount, most newer motors will easily accept a tiller, the issue is the cost if it didn't come with one.