Bman
New Member
The tiller and tiller extension broke in my last sail before winter last year. It was 25 mph winds with gusts to 45 mph and my old time rudder released every time I turned into the wind. Looking back, it was exillerating although at the time I wondered if anyone would find my body if I fell. Anyway, I've made a new tiller and extension out of mahogany. It appears that the connecting bolt is only a 1/4 diameter bolt and nut. To keep the bolt from "digging" through the wood, has anyone thought about using a plastic or nylon bushing in the hole or some other method of connection. Someday, I'll probably get a universal aluminum extension but for now I'd appreciate any thoughts.