[Rhodes22-list] All tied up

[Rick]

Lee,

I have one with a universal joint between the clamp to the motor tiller and
the main rod of the extension.  The main rod is also extendable.  When not
in use, I don't even know its there--motor up or down.  When I do want to
use it, I can use the bungee that ties it to the rail to tie it to the
rudder tiller.  But usually I'm not that fancy.  I just grab it to move the
motor back and forth one time and I'm done.

Rick

On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 12:48 PM, Leland <LKUHN at cnmc.org> wrote:

>
> Rick,
>
> I like your idea, especially about failure in heavy seas.
>
> Stan's contraption gives you better control in marina areas by allowing you
> to use both the huge rudder and the motor for turning.
>
> I looked up motor tiller extensions and I'm not sure how well they would
> work with the Rhodes' design.  With the outboard down and so close to the
> stern, the extension might point too far vertical and be difficult to
> control.  It could probably be rigged to work better, but then Stan's
> solution might be easier and more efficient.
>
> Lee
>
>
>
> Blue Heron wrote:
> >
> > An easier solution is to put a tiller extension on the motor tiller.
> > Since
> > you only need to use the motor to help steer in the marina around tight
> > spots or when the wind is up, an extension lets you keep the pivot nut
> > tighter for 99% of motor use.  Plus, in heavy seas, I don't like the idea
> > of
> > the rudder tiller being the sole point of failure when the motor can be
> > essential.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 12:35 AM, Leland <LKUHN at cnmc.org> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Jim,
> >>
> >> I don't think I have a picture of the tiller connected to the motor but
> >> here
> >> it is unconnected:
> >>
> >> http://old.nabble.com/file/p28851259/At%2BEase%2B11-8-09%2B006.jpg
> >> At+Ease+11-8-09+006.jpg
> >>
> >> The bar atop the tiller swings over to the motor and the hole fits over
> >> the
> >> post on the motor.  Turning the tiller turns the rudder and the motor.
> >>  It's
> >> not that useful in open water but it gives you great control while
> >> motoring
> >> around in a marina and especially going in and out of a slip.
> >>
> >> It's almost as good as having a powerboat.
> >>
> >> Lee
> >> 1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
> >> Kent Island, MD
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Dave,
> >>
> >> Can you clue me in to "Stan's ingenious steering option"?  As a
> >> single-hander it sounds like something I definitely need.  I tried
> >> searching
> >> for it but no luck.
> >>
> >> Jim
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