Yamaha F8 or T8 question?

  • KirtH
    Lakeville
    Posts: 4063
    November 21, 2004 at 10:30 pm #1233010

    I have question on the t8/F8. Can a T8 be ordered with out electric start and power tilt, the reason I ask I would like to sell the 2 stroke 6 and 7.5 that I have, I also use the motor on a duck boat so electric start is not needed. Just a plain jane T 8 is all I need. Or can I get a F 8 with a dual thrust rpop and due close to same w/o the big gear case? It is going on a 17 Mr Pike.

    thanks KLh

    gregmerz
    Minnetonka & Remer, MN
    Posts: 133
    November 22, 2004 at 12:40 pm #328461

    I own a T-8 and I just checked Yamaha’s website. T-8 I believe is electric start only. Their “portable” product is the F-8 which is a pull start…..

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    November 22, 2004 at 2:08 pm #328476

    Also, the T-8 is a 20 inch shaft. Most Duck boats have a 15 inch transom. Just something else to consider.

    -J.

    ted-merdan
    Posts: 1036
    November 23, 2004 at 2:11 pm #328715

    The F8 comes 2 models:
    F8MSHC – manual trim with manual start 15″ shaft and tiller handle
    F8MLHC – manual trim with manual start 20″ shaft and tiller handle

    The T8 comes in 6 different models:
    T8ELHC – manual tilt w/ elec. start 20″ shaft & tiller handle
    T8PLHC – Power tilt w/ elec. start 20″ shaft & tiller handle
    T8PLRC – Power tilt w/ elec. start 20″ shaft & Remote control
    T8EXHC – manual tilt w/ elec. start 25″ shaft & tiller handle
    T8PXHC – Power tilt w/ elec. start 25″ shaft & tiller handle
    T8PXRC – Power tilt w/ elec. start 25″ shaft & remote controls

    The F8 and the T8 have different gear ratios in the lower unit and have different props but use the same powerhead.

    If you are interested in a T8PLHC – I have one that I used for 6 months that I am looking to move this fall.

    ted

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    November 24, 2004 at 4:10 pm #328871

    Hey Ted or anyone else??? What does the remote control unit control????

    Speed??? Direction???

    Steve Deezee, what do you have on your kicker??? I’m shopping for a kicker this Winter/ Spring and would love a remote control that runs both direction and speed. Do they have such a thing??? I think that is what Deezee had???? Thanks for any input!

    ted-merdan
    Posts: 1036
    November 24, 2004 at 4:25 pm #328875

    Remote is when you have your steering/starting/throttle controls up at the console like your big engine.

    Let me know if you have any further questions,

    ted

    lenny_jamison
    Bay City , WI
    Posts: 4001
    November 25, 2004 at 11:14 am #329035

    Panther makes an electric steering unit for kickers. You can turn and adjust speed form a remote anywhere in the boat.

    Lenny Jamison

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    November 25, 2004 at 1:55 pm #329048

    I know Steve is working on a item with Panther that will evolve their product even further. Did you guys know Steve is a rocket scientist? Here I thought he was just a stinky ol fisherman!!

    Joel Ballweg
    Sauk City, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3295
    November 25, 2004 at 3:29 pm #329059

    Does this mean that I can convert my T8 with a tiller handle to a remote controlled version?
    That would be nice if possible.
    JWB

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    November 26, 2004 at 3:29 am #329086

    Yes Gator Hunter that is what I was looking for. Do you have any idea of the cost or ease of installation???? Thanks!

    lenny_jamison
    Bay City , WI
    Posts: 4001
    November 26, 2004 at 5:38 am #329095

    I believe they are around $350. Installation seems to be pretty straightforward.

    They do seem to have their limitations though. I do not like how they only turns at a set speed which is relatively slow compared to a tiller handle. I think James used to have one in one of his boats so he would know more about them than I.

    Here is their website http://www.panthermarineproducts.com The product is called the Electro Steer.

    Lenny Jamison

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    November 27, 2004 at 6:11 pm #329199

    Thanks Lenny!

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