R22 Discussion Group

Bill,
Steering with only the motor is slow. Steering with the rudder is much  
sharper. I normally steer only with the rudder, but in situations where I need  to 
make an exceptionally tight turn, I will steer with both the rudder and the  
motor. I don't have the motor linked to the tiller handle. They operate  
independently. I've heard from other list members that the Mercury with all the  
controls in the handle is a great benefit for sailors. Good luck and sorry about  
the Yamaha, they normally don't die without a lot of abuse.

Rummy

In a message dated 5/27/2008 11:40:51 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
bdunn1 at aol.com writes:

Rummy:  Need your advice; my 8 hp Yamaha on my 98 Rhodes bit the dust; I am  
considering a 9.9 Mercury 4-cycle.  When I bought the boat used it had  the 
remote controls and the motor connected to the rudder for steering.  Question:  
Can I use the Mercury with the standard "all the  controls in one handle", not 
connect it to the rudder and steer into and out  of the dock with the rudder 
in the upright position using the motor to steer?  There will be some conflict 
with the railing but I thought by tilting  the control it would be ok.
regards,
Bill Dunn

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