Reply To: 15 hp Evinrude on a 14" Cadillac?

[David Stanton]

You can leave the tiller on – just be sure all the throttle linkage is well-greased and freely moves. I don’t remember if those 15s have a steering tension adjustment (I have three of them but haven’t had time to get them running), if there is a steering tension adjustment, loosen it up – you won’t need added tension. Try all settings of the trim pin, and take along a couple paint stir sticks to shim it up on the transom for max speed. I agree with the MPH estimate ballpark the others said. Now if you have room, think of a pair of those 15s on the back! That will turn heads! I hope to pair up 15s someday on my Crestliner Viking14. Once the boat is setup for it, I may also try pairing 10s, and 35s, since the control hookups are all the same. I have my eyes open for a set of OMC dual remote controls, if anyone wants to sell.
Dave