Mercury's Big Tiller
Mercury Marine engineers have designed a "big" tiller handle that gives fisherman and commercial operators just what they want - more room in the boat and simple hands-on control of their engineIntegrated shift, trim and throttle controls make this big tiller handle a joy to operate, said Mercury, with the friendly adjustment knobs allowing for easy modification of the tiller handle angle, throttle handle and valve tension.
Created specifically for high-horsepower Mercury and Mariner outboard engines, the manufacturer said the handle adapts to: 75 to 115hp four-strokes; 75 to 250hp OptiMax engines; and, 135 to 200hp four-cylinder Verado engines with SmartCraft Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS).
Mercury said fishermen will love this new ergonomically-friendly tiller handle because the proximity of the shift arm to the throttle end of the tiller makes it so easy to operate.
The trim switch is located within easy reach, providing the boat operator comfortable access, said Mercury, while the power steering option allows for complete control and safety with no fatigue for the operator. The friction on the tiller arm pivot and throttle can be adjusted, said Mercury, and the tiller arm can be lifted and locked into five positions for fishing convenience and security on a trailer.
Available options include external trim switches, such as foot trims, and a push-button RPM adjuster which means better control and manoeuvrability, said the manufacturer.
Mercury said optional power steering is also available on all OptiMax engines which utilise mechanical steering, while DTS power steering is available on all four-cylinder Verado outboards and OptiMax engines with DTS.
The steering system uses common Verado parts such as the pump, hoses, and cylinders, said the manufacturer. The system allows for adjustable steering pressure with the touch of a finger and has zero engine feedback through the tiller arm, said Mercury, while a bypass valve allows the outboard to be manually steered when the engine is not running.
The new "big" tiller handle will fit any of the engines listed here that have a 14-pin connector, said Mercury, but models built prior to 2006 will require an adaptor to convert the older eight-pin connector.
For more information, visit www.mercurymarine.com.au
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