[Rhodes22-list] Tiller Trouble

[Bob Weber]

Slim, I could not open the picture but with out seeing the rot I am still 
inclined to advise to order a new one from West or somewhere.  That is the 
business end of the tiller where all the force is exerted (think back to the 
teeter tooter diagram in gradeschool geometry).  It probably won't fail 
untill you are in a big blow putting a lot of force on it.  This is also a 
good time to get a cheap wooden bat and cut down the end and drill a hole to 
use as an emergency tiller.  I had an alluminimum one break off in my hand 
on a old dingy.  After a hour of trying to steer by holding the blade I got 
smart and wedged a small paddle in the groove.  This became the permanent 
tiller for the rest of that boats life.  Hope it helps.  Bob W.

>From: Steve Alm <salm at mn.rr.com>
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>To: Rhodes <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Tiller Trouble
>Date: Sun, 06 Mar 2005 02:24:27 -0600
>
>Could I get a ruling on this.  Our tiller is in reasonably good shape 
>except
>for the aft end that is sandwiched between the rudder housing.  Lots of 
>rot.
>Can I salvage this with "Git Rot" or something?  See attachments.
>
>Thanks,
>Slim
>
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