I've decided that I really want a Tiller Tamer and have a few questions as to how people have installed them.
I plan to install it under the tiller and run the lines back to the transom. On one side the rope will attach to a Harken stainless eyestrap, forward to the tiller, then back to a Seadog roller fairlead cleat.
My question is what is the best method to attach the hardware to the rear transom area. I imagine the transom is hollow and probably thin on the inside liner. I don't like the idea of just screwing the hardware to the thin fiberglass...
Any ideas? Maybe a hollow wall type anchor? Expanding rivets? Some super duper adhesive?
Thanks in advance for any ideas!
I've decided that I really want a Tiller Tamer and have a few questions as to how people have installed them.
I plan to install it under the tiller and run the lines back to the transom. On one side the rope will attach to a Harken stainless eyestrap, forward to the tiller, then back to a Seadog roller fairlead cleat.
My question is what is the best method to attach the hardware to the rear transom area. I imagine the transom is hollow and probably thin on the inside liner. I don't like the idea of just screwing the hardware to the thin fiberglass...
Any ideas? Maybe a hollow wall type anchor? Expanding rivets? Some super duper adhesive?
Thanks in advance for any ideas!
I've decided that I really want a Tiller Tamer and have a few questions as to how people have installed them.
I plan to install it under the tiller and run the lines back to the transom. On one side the rope will attach to a Harken stainless eyestrap, forward to the tiller, then back to a Seadog roller fairlead cleat.
My question is what is the best method to attach the hardware to the rear transom area. I imagine the transom is hollow and probably thin on the inside liner. I don't like the idea of just screwing the hardware to the thin fiberglass...
Any ideas? Maybe a hollow wall type anchor? Expanding rivets? Some super duper adhesive?
Thanks in advance for any ideas!
This is what I use: a small length of shock cord made into a loop which is looped around the rear hiking strap. When you need a third hand to hold the tiller while you go forward, just loop the shock cord around the tiller. Cheap, effective and simple.
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I tried EddieB's shock cord solution (one of the replys below) last weekend. It works pretty well, but I find that a shok cord attached between the tiller and the Barney Post to be a bit better in holding a course as I go forward.
I'm going to try this idea, too.
Agreed on the tiller clutch. . If you're a singlehander as I am, the few extra bucks spent are well worth it!
Oh the heck with it. I ordered the Tiller Clutch from WaveFront Marine today.
Pictures of your install?
Fantastic job! Sounds like a wonderful day on the water. Thank you for sharing.Here yah go! Got it done today, then took it out on the water for the first time since putting the new sails on. I think I'm finally done adding improvements to the boat and can actually start sailing now.
It takes a little practice, and it helps if the main and jib are balanced well, but the Tiller Clutch held a course long enough to grab a drink, arrange/untangle the lines at my feet, make small adjustments (with both hands), or do pretty much anything requiring two hands to complete.
I really like it!
Here yah go! Got it done today, then took it out on the water for the first time since putting the new sails on. I think I'm finally done adding improvements to the boat and can actually start sailing now.
It takes a little practice, and it helps if the main and jib are balanced well, but the Tiller Clutch held a course long enough to grab a drink, arrange/untangle the lines at my feet, make small adjustments (with both hands), or do pretty much anything requiring two hands to complete.
I really like it!