tiller to steering wheel?

Discussion in 'Outboards' started by kayakn, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. kayakn
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    kayakn Junior Member

    I may be building a mini tug with between a 5 and 10 horsepower motor with a tiller control. the motor will be hidden from view so i need to know how to steer the motor from the wheelhouse and and also control neutral,reverse,forward, and throttle from the wheelhouse also. how can I do this? for steering i was thinking of something like a pully system but i dont know how to do the throttle and gears.
    Thanks, Blake

    here is the boat i am looking to build
    http://www.berkeley-engineering.com/CanduE-Z.html
     
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  4. kayakn
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    kayakn Junior Member

    I decided it would be easier to have the outboard stationary and have a rudder.
    I still need to figure out how to connect the throttle and shifting control to the motor, and what i should use as the throttle control and gear control lever?
     
  5. xboats
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    You could place the o/b right up front (at the bow, instead of the transom), and steer it directly (with a cycle-type bar or a wheel attached on top of it). This will solve your throttle and shift problem. In fact it is probably a more efficient means of propulsion. There is no reason why props must be at the back.

    Alternatively, you could use a DC (electric) motor. Then you can put the throttle anywhere. Reverse is simply reversing polarity -- no gears. Much cleaner!
     

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  7. Knut Sand
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    Some engines have ahead, free and reverse on the tiller handle, just get an extension tube that fits directly onto that.
    If you will have internal steering/ gearshift, Rick is spot on.
     

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