How To Drive A Tiller Steer Outboard Boat/Dinghy LIKE A PRO! | BoatUS

Some smaller outboard boats and dinghies don't have a steering wheel. Instead, they have a tiller. A tiller is a handle attached directly to a boat's outboard engine that is both for steering and the throttle. BoatUS Magazine's Lenny Rudow shows you how to drive a tiller steer outboard boat using his crab skiff, but you might find an outboard tiller on a dinghy as well. One of the advantages of driving a tiller-steer outboard is its maneuverability. A tiller steer boat will turn effortlessly, even at idle speeds, but it does take some time to get used to it because you push and pull the tiller to steer instead of turning a wheel. And it's not always intuitive. Also, you have to rotate the handle at the same time for more or less speed. Another advantage of tiller steering is that it takes up less room on the boat, perfect for carrying passengers or offering more space to move around. In this video, Lenny will explain the benefits of a tiller steer boat, show you how tiller steering works, and demonstrate the different parts of a tiller including the gear shift, throttle, and tensioner. 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://www.tiktok.com/@BoatUSOfficial https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #boating #tiller #boathandling #steering #outboard