[Rhodes22-list] Chosing Genoa by jimjim02

[Robert Skinner]

Mary Lou,

I use the venerable Tiller Tamer on both boats.

http://shop.sailboatowners.com/detail.htm?fno=400&group=471

My rig is anchored on starboard stern cleat, 
passes to the tiller tamer fitting on the 
underside of the tiller, then to a block on the 
port side, and the bitter end is secured to an 
adjustable piece of bungee running parallel to 
the transom.  

By varying the clamping force on the tiller 
tamer and the tension on the bungee cord, I can 
both move the tiller as appropriate when 
sailing, and let go when I need both hands in 
moderate winds.

The bungee and block compensate for the fact 
that the length of the cord between the two 
tern cleats varies in length as the tiller is 
moved from side to side.  Imagine the geometry
as the tiller tamer describes an arc and the
cord consits of two straight lines.

/Robert
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Mary Lou Troy wrote:
> 
> PT,
> I think Lee is referring to the hiking stick (tiller extender) which does ok
> to hold the tiller in place when locked into a clip on the stern rail, but
> the device you mention looks like it would do a good job and be easier to
> adjust. Fred was immediately interested. On the other hand we use the tiller
> extension a lot for its primary purpose. I don't use it much but Fred uses
> it all the time. One pic is of it holding the boat on course while Fred
> perches on the coaming (or is that the gunnel?)  and the other is of my
> grandson thinking he's in control with Fred perched on the other
> coaming/gunnel.
> 
> 
> 
> Mary Lou
> 
> 
> 
> Mary Lou Troy
> 
> 1991 R22 Fretless
> 
> Rock Hall, MD
> 
> At 12:49 PM 6/18/2008, you wrote:
> 
> Lee,
> 
> I haven't seen one of Stan's, but the Tiller Watch is so elegant and simple
> Stan could have designed it.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of KUHN, LELAND
> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 12:26 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chosing Genoa by jimjim02
> 
> PT,
> 
> Interesting.  Aside from being far less expensive, have you compared
> this to Stan's locking tiller extender for advantages and disadvantages?
> 
> Most of my sailing is hands-free and through overuse and abuse my
> extender isn't sticking like it once did.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Lee
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter Thorn [mailto:pthorn at nc.rr.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 11:48 AM
> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chosing Genoa by jimjim02
> 
> http://www.tillerwatch.com/
> 
> Rummy, try one of these.  I got mine last week and the workmanship is so
> gorgeous it's like fine art.
> 
> 
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Robert Skinner  "Squirrel Haven" 
Gorham, Maine         04038-1331
s/v "Little Dipper" & "Edith P."