Aux. engine mounted

[Limey Linda]

Here a few pics. of the new Tohatsu. Somethings go right but not very often.
Can tow with the engine down, have at least +/- 60 degrees movement of the tiller, the prop will be in clear water and the fold down stear ladder will hit the bottom befor the skeg does by about 6 inches. Just perfect for my needs. Also, the new Danforth and chain which was a gift from a friend.

[BruceB]

Can you not steer with the main motor?
I find it is easier to sit and steer using the main motor with the skeg just in the water as a rudder and the aux locked in the straight ahead position.
For long journeys back to shore it is less tiring than sitting on the tubes right beside a noisy little outboard.
(don't ask me why I know this )
How are you stowing it when on the water?

[Limey Linda]

Originally Posted by BruceB

Can you not steer with the main motor?
I find it is easier to sit and steer using the main motor with the skeg just in the water as a rudder and the aux locked in the straight ahead position.
For long journeys back to shore it is less tiring than sitting on the tubes right beside a noisy little outboard.
(don't ask me why I know this )
How are you stowing it when on the water?

Sure I can steer with the main. But if in tight quarters like a marina is very useful to have a second engine that can enable tight turns. The problem with using the main in such circumstances is that even at idle it is doing 6 knots so you are taking it in and out of gear all the time. The aux. will not be stowed and remain on the bracket in the vertical position. I may have to raise it an inch or two but it will still be in clear water when off the plane.

[Limey Linda]

Upon close examination I find that the tilt/shallow running lock on the Tohatso 6 hp is more substatial the the one on the 200 Merc. Figure that?????