A good 90 tiller?

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Paul W

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I am officially done wih my 85hp console drive in the Lund - and I am wanting to switch to a tiller. Brand new really isn't an option, because 10 or 11 thousand is just too steep for young married folks with little ones.

Do any of you have experience with this size range in used (80s-2000s) motors? I am not brand loyal. Just whatever works.

Any insight or input is welcome.
 
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http://www.larrysillowamarine.com/preowned.htm

Scroll to the bottom of the page. 2011 Suzuki 90 hp. tiller. Call and talk to Paul.
 
http://www.larrysillowamarine.com/preowned.htm

Scroll to the bottom of the page. 2011 Suzuki 90 hp. tiller. Call and talk to Paul.
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A great deal, but that's out of my league for price. I have a "no loans on toys" policy. Thanks for the lead!
 
You are correct on the Yamaha conversion. They sell a kit and it bolts right on. Did one many years ago for a friend and it worked like a champ.
 
You are correct on the Yamaha conversion. They sell a kit and it bolts right on. Did one many years ago for a friend and it worked like a champ.
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now i just need to find the right yamaha! Most of the kits are about 800 bucks from yamaha I think...
 
I think you could get a new 90 for around 6k. Might want to consider that as by the time you find a good motor and put a tiller kit on, you are probably only about 30% away from a new motor.
 
A brand-new 90 any brand is at least 10 K with the tiller handle. At least everywhere that I have looked?
 
I saw a 90 Mercury new for around 6K ([font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica]90EXLPT MERCURY OPTIMAX 25"[/font] [font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] $6,200)[/font]. Don't know about the tiller because I did not investigate it. So be resourceful and poke around, there is not just one brand of engine that is good. I have a Suzuki 140 and it has been a great engine(the 115 and 90 are the same block). All of them have issues particular to themselves, but like cars today, I think any of the bigger companies build a good product. I just think that you would probably be looking at $3K for used engine of that size, and by the time you put a tiller on it, the next step up might be worth it for something you may have for 15 years or more and may be a less expensive alternative in the long run. I think that Mercury has also discontinued selling this pareticular motor in the US, so there may be leftovers around. Good luck on what you are looking for!
 
Good to know - I get what you're saying. I am finding that 60s or 75s are much more readily available - if propped properly this would probably work fine for me. 1979 18' lund mr pike converted to a duck hunting rig. Hull weight factory was about 800lbs.
 
Just because I don't know any better. Why a switch to a tiller? I have not had anything else and all small motors too. I have heard it before, just never really knew why guys liked them for duck hunting. Sorry if I'm hijacking your thread.
 
Just because I don't know any better. Why a switch to a tiller? I have not had anything else and all small motors too. I have heard it before, just never really knew why guys liked them for duck hunting. Sorry if I'm hijacking your thread.
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the tiller is great on my bankes, backing up to chase down cripples or setting decoys, being right there with the motor is a beautiful thing, most of the time I am setting or retrieving off the stern, and with that style hull on the bankes it has a shelf on the back and it rides up waves very nicely , makes more room in the boat without a console. and enables me to put a hard cover lid on the boat for transport, or storage.
 
Good to know - I get what you're saying. I am finding that 60s or 75s are much more readily available - if propped properly this would probably work fine for me. 1979 18' lund mr pike converted to a duck hunting rig. Hull weight factory was about 800lbs.
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You are still looking at around 6500 to 7000 for a complete set-up in good(read that as runs well in the cold) condition unless you can find someone sitting on a motor after being forced to re-power due to being sold an underpowered hull.

Also, for most open water hunters, this is the optimum hp range for their "rides" so any deals encountered are not likely to be passed on unless the individual is a pure altruist.
 
New 90's with a tiller will be 7500 plus and up. Unless its old stock or the 25" shaft motors that are hard to sell.

I just powered my 17SC demo with a brand new 60 Suzuki and put a tiller on it and my dealer cost was 6200.00 for motor and tiller kit. Motor comes with 6yr warranty the best in the business.

The suzuki 40-60hp motors are virtually the same and you will only lose a couple MPH with any of them. the 17SC with a 50 ran 28mph with the 60 it runs 32 mph. Otherwise very similar results on take off. They used the exact same block for all 3 motors and im told use restrictor plates to change the HP.

If interested in a new motor I would be glad to get you a price on a Suzuki above is exactly what I paid for mine with the Tiller. Manufacturers love there tiller kits to by the way. They are pricey.
 
Good to know - I get what you're saying. I am finding that 60s or 75s are much more readily available - if propped properly this would probably work fine for me. 1979 18' lund mr pike converted to a duck hunting rig. Hull weight factory was about 800lbs.
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You are still looking at around 6500 to 7000 for a complete set-up in good(read that as runs well in the cold) condition unless you can find someone sitting on a motor after being forced to re-power due to being sold an underpowered hull.

Also, for most open water hunters, this is the optimum hp range for their "rides" so any deals encountered are not likely to be passed on unless the individual is a pure altruist.
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Seriously? From a dealer, there's a 1995 Johnson tiller. 2k -I could spend 50 bucks on carb parts on something that isn't from a dealer, and probably be into a 75hp tiller for 1500-2500. I lik to have nice things too, but come on. Don't you remember the early years? When you had more time than Money?

I am going to convert the current motor to tiller arm with the existing throttle controls. Cheap and easy. That way, I can save for a few years to get what I really want.
 
Paul, if you can't find the factory parts to convert to a tiller, search John Bourbon's posts.... he modified a remote control motor to a pheudo tiller years ago. Relocated the control box back by the motor and made a hardwood handle that bolted to the motor. Worked well for many years for him.
 
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