Tiller extension handle??

[Barnacle Bill]

Are they worth the investment for an outboard?

[sparkie51]

Depends upon which type of handle. Some of the ones that go over the handle and tighten down with a wing nut aren't bad but your limited to how fast you can go. The handles that come in sections are one of the ones you shhould stay away from. One piece are better. I have one on my 15 hp Johnson and when I use it and move to the center bench seat I can pick up about 5 mph with the weight that I distributed towards the front of the boat. If you get the longer ones they are a little harder when turning the motor they want to flex. Just slow down a little and they work fine. I mostly use mine when I'm trolling or setting out decoys in the fall.

[BTB]

I have one for my 10hp kicker motor for the hp restriction lakes. I used pvc and made 4 relief cuts about 5" long in end of the pipe. Pushed pvc over tiller handle and secured with 2 hose clamps. My kill-switch lanyard is long enough to work with the extension handle. I stand in the boat and drive with the kicker (boat only runs 7mph with kicker). It has worked well for me but it's the only tiller extension I've messed with. Good luck with whatever you come up with.

[huntinslabs]

If you do go that route take a peek on microskiff at some of the custom made ones they are running. Much better than most of the ones carried by the big box places. Some are aluminum and some even carbon fiber. Just go through some of the braggin spot threads and look at their builds, most of the tiller skiffs are running them.

[Shallow Runner]

I have always had a tiller and I use PVC pipe. I have had a store bought extension but it's hard to get the length perfect. With the PVC all you need is a hacksaw to adjust the length. Something cheap and easy to try before spending the money on a store bought.


Eatin ain't cheatin

[rocket rich]

I have a straight I'd give you if you pay shipping it's about 18 inches long ??? PM ME

[huntinslabs]

Here ya go
Microskiff.com - Tiller Extension Review - Extending the possibilities