[Rhodes22-list] Tiller Clutch

[stan]

Michael, the boat you bought should have come with a Forespar flush 
mounted hiking stick locking box in the starboard gunnel.  The trombone 
fine adjustment of the hiking stick lets you set no hands on the tiller 
sailing with great precision.  Are you saying your boat does not have 
this feature or that it does and you prefer a different one you have 
tried and like better?

The other interesting thing to me is that I got to see your email you 
sent to the list just now but do not see others such as the one that you 
were responding to from Steven.  The point I want to make here is that 
if anyone needs to contact me please do so via stan at generlboats.com
since I only am now getting to see List emails by some lottery formula.  
I did not get a single email of the recent thread of emails going back 
and forth between Michael Meltzer and several List members re his 
interest in getting back into a Rhodes.  I only know of this MM thread 
because it was forwarded to me by Charles Gabriel who some of you may 
know as the creator of the fabulous IMF restyled outhaul car that makes 
IMF easier to use and provides better pointing performance.  Ask Graham 
Parker.  So I shouldn't waste a selling opportunity, if you are ready 
for this great upgrade, email Charles at: <charles.gabriel at gmail.com>

stan


On 7/17/21 3:28 PM, Michael McKay wrote:
> I totally agree with Steven—the first thing I did after acquiring my Rhodes was to install a Tiller Clutch. I had one on my previous boat and loved it. It greatly simplifies single handing and improves safety.
>
> Highly recommended!
>
> Michael McKay
> s/v Liber
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 17, 2021, at 2:49 PM, Steven Alm <stevenalm at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> By happenstance I ran across this product, bought it, and love it, so I
>> thought I'd share: The Tiller Clutch is very well built and sturdy and its
>> simplicity, ease, and immediacy makes for a great addition to my rig. I
>> installed it yesterday and sailed hands free most of the day and with the
>> tiller locked in place I had fun steering the boat by just shifting my
>> weight port to starboard. It couldn't be easier to grab its little lever to
>> make small adjustments, or with a little flick, it clicks off completely.
>> I'm still experimenting with the placement of the control line but
>> eventually I'll install dedicated cam cleats or V type jams probably on the
>> transom — something that can be immediately released to get it out of the
>> way quickly if in some urgent situation. The line can be easily slipped out
>> of the clutch and stowed when not in use and can be threaded back on in
>> seconds. (see two pics) Check it out at:   https://www.wavefrontmarine.com/
>>
>> Slim
>> Fandango
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