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