8 Great Tiller Boats

Tiller-controlled boats have long held a special place in the hearts of serious anglers and, especially, professional guides who might be called on to have to produce a variety of different fish species from one day to the next. Supremely versatile, tillers earn top marks from these anglers with their ability to do it all, and do it all very, very well.

With no steering console eating up valuable floor space, tillers are substantially more spacious than similarly sized boats with traditional side consoles, and much more spacious that dual console boats. Apart from offering a bit more elbow room, the extra space allows them to accommodate even more gear – something that no angler will regret. But more importantly, their tiller set-up allows anglers to control steering and throttle with one hand, leaving the other hand free to hold the rod and sense those extra delicate bites when conditions grow tough.

Sound good? Here are eight great tillers that any serious freshwater angler would be proud to own.

Crestliner 1850 Pro Tiller

Crestliner 1850 Pro Tiller

Acres of interior space, a 12-gallon bow live well, a 15-gallon stern live well with dedicated 2.75-gallon baitwell, a command console with an electronics locker, high capacity rod storage, a mountain of space for gear and an all-welded hull that’s built for big water give the Crestliner 1850 Pro Tiller serious tournament credentials. Even if you’re just fishing for fun, its convenience and creature comforts can’t be beat.

• Length: 18’ 6”
• Beam:94”
• Dry weight: 1,375 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 32 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 6
• Maximum power: 90 hp

G3 Angler V17T

G3 Angler V17T

With its stylish custom control panel including plenty of space for electronics, a big bow casting deck with and extended in-floor rod locker, loads of secure storage space for gear, a standard stereo and a huge selection of electronics and electric motors available, G3’s big tiller offers a lot of capability in a more compact footprint.

• Length: 17’ 2”
• Beam: 97”
• Dry weight: 1,454 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 34 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 7
• Maximum power: 90 hp

Kingfisher 1825 Warrior Tiller

Kingfisher 1825 Warrior-Tiller

Built for anglers who work hard and play even harder, Kingfisher’s battleship-like 1825 Warrior Tiller forsakes plush carpeting and elegant touches for diamond plate and brute strength. This is a boat made to be fished hard and put away wet, day after day, which is a big reason it’s become such a hot choice among professional guides.

• Length: 18’ 6”
• Beam: 7’ 4”
• Dry weight: 900 lbs
• Fuel capacity: n/a
• Passenger capacity: n/a
• Maximum power: 80 hp

Lund 2075 Pro Guide

Lund 2075 Pro Guide

Lund has been the darling of pro walleye anglers for years, and boats like it’s 2075 pro Guide are a big reason why. Loaded with thoughtful features like a pro console with electronics storage and tackle drawers, secure tackle storage, loads of rod storage, mammoth live wells and more, it’s pretty much the Cadillac of tiller boats.

• Length: 20’ 9”
• Beam: 93”
• Dry weight: 1,500 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 43 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 6
• Maximum power: 250 hp

Starcraft Delta 188T

Starcraft Delta 188T

If you want to talk about having a reputation, consider that Starcraft has been building aluminum boats since 1903 and it’s pretty clear they’ve learned a few things about what works on the water. Massive tackle storage compartments, secure rod storage, a premier console, a high-end live well system, in-floor storage and a high performance hull design with a planing pad make the Delta run as nice as it looks.

• Length: 18’ 11”
• Beam: 96”
• Dry weight: 1,500 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 38 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 5
• Maximum power: 90 hp

Tracker Super Guide V16

Tracker Pro Guide V16 SC

Tracker has always put an emphasis on value, and that’s evident in its Super Guide V16 that brings big boat features like a box-beam transom, two pedestal chairs that can be positioned among five positions, a big 15-gallon aerated live well, a Lowrance sonar, Minn Kota PowerDrive electric motor, Mercury outboard and even a trailer – all in a compact package that’s easy to handle and easy to tow.

• Length: 16’
• Beam: 6’ 4”
• Dry weight: 875 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 11.4 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 4
• Maximum power: 50 hp

Warrior V2090

Warrior V2090

Built to handle big water and to handle big outboards of up to 250 horsepower, Warrior’s V2090 is a popular choice among top pro anglers thanks to its big flaring bow and dry ride in rough water. Loads of dry storage spaces, a huge, extended bow casting deck, and two giant live wells – 47 gallons in the stern and 15 gallons in the bow – set this boat apart.

• Length: 20’ 5”
• Beam: 90”
• Dry weight: 1,800 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 47 gal.
• Passenger capacity: n/a
• Maximum power: 250 hp

YarCraft 1785 BT

YarCraft 1785 BT

A favorite among muskie anglers, YarCraft’s compact 1785 BT takes everything the company knows about building high-end fishing craft and pours it into a compact package that’s easy to launch on back lakes with poor ramps or no ramps at all. The big front deck accommodates a ton of gear in dry storage compartments, while port and starboard rod lockers handle rods to 8.5 feet in length. The driver’s console features a neat electronics niche to keep expensive gauges safe yet readily accessible.

• Length: 17’ 5”
• Beam: 85”
• Dry weight: 1,375 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 30 gal.
• Passenger capacity: n/a
• Maximum power: 75 hp