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Rick Evans
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Initially Posted - 01/11/2002 :  20:32:55  Show Profile
While sailing singlehanded and coming about, it doesn't seem possible to release the jib sheet and winch in the leeward sheet without letting go of the tiller. If I'm not rocket fast in the process, I'll keep turning and be way off course. And, when ree
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bill bosworth
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Response Posted - 01/11/2002 :  23:46:05  Show Profile
Rick;
I also found that it was difficult to let the tiller go for any length of time without the boat getting a mind of its own.
I use a forespar hiking stick. I installed a "lock box" in the seat back into which you lock the end of the hiking stick.
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Steve Raffel
Captain

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Response Posted - 01/12/2002 :  11:19:34  Show Profile
If you got to http://www.forespar.com/catalog/tiller/box.htm
you'll see a good illustration of the tiller box

Steve Raffel
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John G-
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Response Posted - 01/12/2002 :  11:57:00  Show Profile  Visit John G-'s Homepage
<font face='Comic Sans MS'><font size=2>Rick – The forespar hiking stick gives you the advantage of having a hiking stick and a way to lock the tiller. The “Tiller Tamer” is used by some here but I don’t like the big lump on the tiller.
I use a simpler s
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 01/13/2002 :  16:58:17  Show Profile
John - I'd like to try that idea (currently I use a Tillerman - I didn't like the lump of the Tiller Tamer either). What have you found is the optimum length for the bungee cord?
Derek on a C25.
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John G-
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Response Posted - 01/13/2002 :  17:34:11  Show Profile  Visit John G-'s Homepage
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What have you found is the optimum length for the bungee cord?
Derek on a C25.
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 01/13/2002 :  23:34:42  Show Profile
John - thank you! I have to go to West Marine tomorrow for another project so I'll pick up some bungee cord.
Derek
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Glogner
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Response Posted - 01/14/2002 :  05:08:18  Show Profile  Visit Glogner's Homepage
Tiller Extension / Tamer

I installed a new tiller extension.
The unit is brand new and has an unique feature. It can be fixed to the coaming with a quick disconnect
and can be adjusted in very fine increments by turning the shaft a few degrees. Th
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