ENGINE STEER®

They say, “it isn’t bragging if you can do it” and here is how Enginesteer Corporation did it.

Power Tiller Steering is a patented electro/hydraulic power steering system, which features three major components. A hydraulic pump/accumulator, a hydraulic cylinder, and a steering/throttle module. The steering/throttle module replaces the outboards throttle control and adds 2 inches to the length of the tiller handle.

Hydraulic hoses connect the steering/throttle module to the hydraulic cylinder and pump / accumulator. During operation, movement of the handle directs the hydraulic cylinder to steer in either direction and at various speeds. When no steering movement is desired, the outboard stays hydraulically locked in its position.

Even if you remove your hand from the tiller handle the boat will proceed in the direction you
left it.The pump/accumulator provides enough pressure to easily and effortlessly steer any
horsepower outboard produced today.

The Power Tiller Steering mechanisim features a patented design for superior steering control, handling and comfort.

Tested Design and Performance:

Power Tiller Steering fits Yamaha 70-150 horsepower four strokes, Mercury 70-125 horsepower
two and four strokes, Johnson/Suzuki 70-115 horsepower four strokes. Larger outboard kits are
available.

Power Tiller Steering has been thoroughly guide tested on aluminum and fiberglass hulls from
17-20 feet and has been found to be totally effortless no matter the construction or length.

In the Past:

Outboard motor manufacturers try to combat the steering torque problem by installing friction or steering dampeners. Generally, the friction or steering dampeners consist of a lever at the base of the tiller handle, that when rotated will tighten a rubber or felt pad to the friction plate to help keep the engine from turning freely. The steering torque is now lessened, but the operator must now force the engine to turn because of the steering dampeners. Tighten the dampeners too much and the operator looses the ability to safely turn the boat in an emergency situation. Another option is to trim the motor up to find the spot of negative resistance, also known as “the sweet spot.” Trimming the motor may work marginally better in calm water conditions, but if the water gets rough due to wind or boating activity and the operator must trim down to safely control the boat, steering torque returns with a vengeance.

For many years tiller steered boats were the standard for a fishing craft. But as the size of boats increased so did the rated horsepower of the engines that pushed them. One of the reasons for the increased size of fishing boats and engines goes back to the start of walleye fishing tournaments in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas during the mid 80’s. As the tournaments progressed from the inland waters of the Midwest to the open waters of the Great Lakes, the tiller steered boat started to lose its appeal. Because of the long distances tournament anglers must go to be competitive the tiller steered boat along with it’s steering torque has just about vanished from the tournament circuits. Larger console boats with steering wheels became the only answer to solve the steering torque problem. With the steering torque problem solved, another problem surfaced. The angler had to give up the open floor space to accommodate the one or two consoles that are common in todays fishing boats. Midwest fishing guides were very reluctant to give up their tiller boats for a wheeled versions because of the lack of space when they had two or three clients on board for a days fishing.

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