It is the kill switch
Assuming You are referring to an Outboard motor: A "tiller" motor is one that has the "handle" if you will, connected to the unit, to control the motor ie the throttle and steer while sitting in the back of the boat. An outboard that runs controls and a steering wheel to a different part of the boat I believe is referred to as a "remote."
The tiller
Model number E25TELCSA, is a tiller electric start, 20" shaft, 1980 year model, 25hp Evinrude outboard.
they steer with something like a tiller handle on an outboard boat motor,,,,same princaple,,,,,just with a tire
outboard
This is a WAG from a power boater, not a sailboater, but...I think there are two things to consider. (assuming you don't have remote controls for your kicker) First, how accessible is the outboard? If the outboard is so far aft of the cockpit that you can't reach the tiller (or wheel) then you will need to be with the engine for forward/reverse control and speed control. On the other hand, if your outboard is close enough to the rudder control to use it, the rudder has much greater surface area and you would have more steering control using the rudder. Just an educated guess. Good luck. From a sailor- On my boat I steer by rudder and leave the motor amidships for normal motoring But the outboard, with its directional thrust, is very handy when in tight quarters especially at low speeds when the rudder is less effective. I have an extension for the motor control handle to make it easily accessible from the cockpit.
Everything I've seen about the OMC engines smaller than 25hp says they were all shipped with tillers on them. They could be converted to remote steer but the manufacturer told you to leave the tiller on it. If you don't have one, the person who did the conversion removed the tiller. And since he probably threw it away...try eBay for a tiller for a Johnson or Evinrude engine. Once you get it, put it on and be happy.
Yes. For example, you can have an outboard motor on a boat.
messi
the motor is a 1967 outboard
The motor is a Honda G300.