Remote control

Tiller steering control is almost universal on smaller engines but manufacturers do offer conversion kits, but they're expensive to buy and install. From about 10hp manufacturers offer the option of tiller control or remote steering(using a driving wheel like a car). You can operate a boat on tiller steer up to about 40hp although we do not recommend children operate tiller steering outboards above 10hp, especially if they are going to go flat out. Another factor to consider is that if the boat is tiller steer then the weight of a larger engine, plus battery, plus fuel and of course plus you is going to weigh down the rear of the boat and make it more difficult to control and get on the plane. In much larger size engines remote control is the only way to go and you may also require hydraulic steering(see below for details).

Choosing the right engine

• Choosing the right make
• Choosing the right size (Horsepower)
• Choosing the right shaft length
• Choosing the right fuel
• Should you consider an Integral tank?
• Matching the engine colour
• Choosing between 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke
• Single or Twin rig
• Remote control
• Hydraulic steering
• Manual or electric start
• Power trim and tilt