wheel to tiller

[fishyfingers]

This might be a silly question, but can I take the steering console and linkage out of my 75 crestliner and simply place a tiller on the transom?

It would create a ton of room for fishing and hunting.

Thanks,
mike

 

[mthieme]

Re: wheel to tiller

What kinda motor do you have?
They make kits to go both ways.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: wheel to tiller

clarify you question, are you wanting to change your motor into a tiller motor, or are you wanting to put an already tiller motor on your boat?

 

[fishyfingers]

Re: wheel to tiller

I would most likely purchase an already tiller motor for the boat. I have a merc500 and linkage that gave me issues all year. I would probably try to sell that and apply to the money to a newer used 40 - 50 hp.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: wheel to tiller

sure no problem, do you presently have a splash well, that would be the only complication. it getting in the way, if you remove the steering console, be carefull, about the structural integrity of the boat.

 

[fishyfingers]

Re: wheel to tiller

I do have a splashwell. So I would have to look at that. The column is just built off the side and screwed into the ply wood deck. Not much structural integrity there. I would probably put some kind of bench/storage well there to add structure as well as match the left side of the boat.

Thanks for the help.