has anyone ever hung a 9.9 off the stern?

[sinbin]

Hi.  

Sorry to take so long to answer. I've never considered it difficult to operate the controls on the outboard. I've taken it out once or twice a month  for 29 years now.  First in the SF Bay and then in Monterey Bay.  Conservatively, I figure I've put over 100NM per year on her. Do the math.  In my old age, I turn the motor off, put her in reverse and let her hang in the water for the rest of the sail while I have a nice lunch. I'm mostly a single hander and my crew is a great Nautico tiller pilot.