What make a tiller, a tiller?

[ShafferNY]

I've heard this term used for outboards, but I don't fully understand what a tiller is?<br /><br />Is it an outboard with a handle, instead of controls? Or is it something to do with the shape of the prop?

 

[DJ]

Re: What make a tiller, a tiller?

Shaffer,<br /><br />You got it-an outboard with a steering handle (tiller).