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causty
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Initially Posted - 02/01/2002 : 10:23:52

My '84 Std FK Cat 25 came with a fixture for mounting on the tiller with lines running back to either side to stern cleats. The fixture that mounts on the tiller has a knob that tightens on the line when you have the tiller adjusted to the course desired.

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Tony Dillon
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Response Posted - 02/01/2002 : 11:15:50

Carroll,

Sound like you have a "Tiller Tamer". Mental Floss had one on her tiller when we purchased her, it was mounted on the top, but I don't see any reason it couldn't be mounted on the bottom side.

Tony Dillon
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Bristle
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Response Posted - 02/01/2002 : 20:09:46

Mounted on the bottom, it might be more likely to gouge a thigh during a hard turn... Also, you'd have to get used to turning the knob the "wrong way" to loosen or tighten it.

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 SR-FK #5032 "Passage" in CT

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causty
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Response Posted - 02/01/2002 : 21:30:31

Thanks "Tony" and "Dave" for your prompt responses. I take it that from the absence of any negative remarks that the "tiller tamer" does work reasonably well -- mounted either on top or bottom.

Thanks again for the imput.

Carroll o

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 02/02/2002 : 00:32:19

Carroll - the only problem with the Tiller Tamer is that it takes time to undo the knob - not good in an emergency. (I had one and threw it away for that very reason). You also have to remove it each time you finish sailing so that you can put on the till

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Bristle
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Response Posted - 02/02/2002 : 09:28:53

I've also seen a plastic tiller lock that used a simple lever to release the line. Either type could be used with bungee to allow emergency moves.

I also read about a solution like Derek's where the line was sized so that it was taught when pulled for

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capfrank
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Response Posted - 02/02/2002 : 10:14:33

I have not used a tiller tamer. I have used bungee cords, and found it is not easy to set up in most conditions. I use an Auto Helm ST2000 auto pilot, which solves this problem very well. If you can drill a hole, measure and run wires, the installation is

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causty
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Response Posted - 02/02/2002 : 11:35:26

Thanks again to Dave, Derek & CapFrank for your words of wisdom re the tiller tamer. It had not occurred to me that there would be a problem putting the tiller cover on (unless the knob is easily removed which I'm not sure could be done without removing

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tinob
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Response Posted - 02/02/2002 : 12:05:58

Hi Carroll,

It's my contention that the tiller tamer works just long enough to get the boat in trouble as you run forward to get whatever<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>, bear in mind that the responder also uses an Autohelm. My t

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Ed Monague
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Response Posted - 02/03/2002 : 00:08:35

I agree with Val. I removed mine Tiller Tamer and installed an Autohelm ST1000+. Much better. Save your money and try the bungee, it will work in a simular manner as the TillerTamer. Then watch for specials on an autohelm. Ed on 'Yahoo'

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capfrank
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Response Posted - 02/03/2002 : 08:25:03

OK, lets put this subject into perspective.
Scenario #1:
You are out sailing, 10 knots of wind, 2 foot seas. No traffic around, no shallow areas, nothing but clear sailing for 4 miles. You are the only one aboard that is experienced and capable of maki

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Don Hood
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Response Posted - 02/05/2002 : 20:51:14

I use a short length of line with a clove hitch. Once everything is balanced and steady I'll snug it up. I never go too far and I still pay attention but it does a nice job anyway, sort of like cruise control on a car. This will do me fine until an Aut

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