One thing I did with my tiller was add an extra ball mount and power cord at the helm. I have 2 Helix 9’s one of which has DI and SI. I run one Unit as my LCR/SI/DI and use my other Helix as my GPS/Mapping. Gives me 2 9” screens side by side to read when backtrolling. I can also move one 9 up front and connect it to the trolling motor Transducer when bass or panfishing. For another minor extra expense(in the overall scheme of buying a boat)adding the Ram Mount and Power Cord it adds some wonderful versatility! I also am enjoying the Follow the Contour option! Another add on, but am learning to like that a lot, especially when trolling cranks!

I have owned 2 Alumacraft Competitor 185 Tillers. Only had 2 items of concern that I have brought to the attention of the factory. 1 is the live wells don’t drain all the way. I use a sponge to sop up any excess water. Not sure why the drain wouldn’t be the lowest point inside the live well, but… secondly they need to switch the rear live well and battery compartments. I have to stand up and reach behind the seat to access the rear live well. They are switched in the console model but not in the tiller model. I’d rather have the convenience in rough water to not have to stand up to access the live well. Didn’t get great feedback from my email, something to the effect that wouldn’t we all like to design our own boats. Seems to me they’d like some feedback from those that actually use it to create better functionality for the fisherman. Other than that absolutely love the boat! Handles amazing and I don’t use any tiller assist. My Yamaha 4 stroke is a solid motor!