cheap way to convert tiller throttle to remote on 9.8 tohatsu four-stroke

[bonzronz]

Hi Everybody. The grandkids moved away and I'm bribing them to come visit by building a 15 ft cruiser from plans online . I thought the building of the boat was tough but it's nearly done. I have a 2006 Tohatsu 9.8 outboard with a tiller. I'm doing a Teleflex Quick Connect for the steering, but am astounded what the throttle conversion kit from Tohatsu costs. Is there a cheaper, easier way? I am no mechanical genius, but am a fast learner. I understand my moter is small, but it's what I have. Thanks! Bonz

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: cheap way to convert tiller throttle to remote on 9.8 tohatsu four-stroke

No, there is only the factory way unless you have access to your own machine shop and fabricate your own pieces.

 

[bonzronz]

Re: cheap way to convert tiller throttle to remote on 9.8 tohatsu four-stroke

Thanks, Tohatsu Guru. It's starting to look like the building of the boat was the easy part. Since I really need a bigger motor, I guess I should trade up to one that is remote-ready.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: cheap way to convert tiller throttle to remote on 9.8 tohatsu four-stroke

As horrible as it sounds, you are probably right. Low cost transformer parts are relegated to the Mercury and Evinrude models of yore

 

[pvanv]

Re: cheap way to convert tiller throttle to remote on 9.8 tohatsu four-stroke

Indeed. In most cases, a conversion of shaft length or control style is more expensive than swapping motors for the appropriate model. Of course, if you can find a blown-up donor motor, the parts would be less expensive...