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Yamaha Variable Trolling Feature
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:21 am
by C_M_25
I noticed that the new Yamaha motors contain the variable trolling feature where you can adjust the rpm's of the motor in 50 level increments from 600-900 rpms. I have their new 90 hp motor, but I haven't seen anywhere I can do this. After researching a bit, I've found that they reference the tiller-handle motors have this as a stock option. Does anybody know if it is possible to add this to a pontoon boat? Thanks
Re: Yamaha Variable Trolling Feature
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:44 am
by lakerunner
That's been a common thing for tiller motors for years. My last 25 about 15 years ago had it. It does what the throttle/shift does on your toon, hold rpm's steady.
Re: Yamaha Variable Trolling Feature
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:49 am
by Bamby
C_M_25 wrote:I noticed that the new Yamaha motors contain the variable trolling feature where you can adjust the rpm's of the motor in 50 level increments from 600-900 rpms. I have their new 90 hp motor, but I haven't seen anywhere I can do this. After researching a bit, I've found that they reference the tiller-handle motors have this as a stock option. Does anybody know if it is possible to add this to a pontoon boat? Thanks
Yep, I have it but have never really utilized the feature myself. See page 10
Command Link® Square Gauges Owner's Manual
Re: Yamaha Variable Trolling Feature
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:52 am
by C_M_25
Oh, I see. I have been trolling a bit more with the motor since the summer heat came in, and I think I'm trolling too fast (too much throttle). I think it would be nice for more low-end control for that. I just need to play with the throttle a bit more on the low-end it seems.
Re: Yamaha Variable Trolling Feature
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:54 am
by C_M_25
Bamby wrote:C_M_25 wrote:I noticed that the new Yamaha motors contain the variable trolling feature where you can adjust the rpm's of the motor in 50 level increments from 600-900 rpms. I have their new 90 hp motor, but I haven't seen anywhere I can do this. After researching a bit, I've found that they reference the tiller-handle motors have this as a stock option. Does anybody know if it is possible to add this to a pontoon boat? Thanks
Yep, I have it but have never really utilized the feature myself. See page 10
Command Link® Square Gauges Owner's Manual
So do you have a tiller-handle motor or a console?
Re: Yamaha Variable Trolling Feature
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:56 am
by Bamby
Very much a console. It's a multi function gauge that provides a lot of useful information.