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| Author: | sail681 [ Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Aftermarket tillers??? |
Was at the Strictly Sail Chicago boat show recently, and saw a Wichard tiller that had a D-handle on it. Thinking that may be a better design than a straight stick (not racing just blasting around on high wind days). http://www.wichard.com/rubrique-Telesco ... 00-IM.html The guys at Wichard said they don't make longer versions than their current range. Given this is for a H18, it needs to be longer than their current designs. Any recommendations on tillers other than the standby ariba fiberglass or carbon hot sticks? Anyone ever used a D-handle stick on their Hobie? |
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| Author: | MBounds [ Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aftermarket tillers??? |
You'll be sorry you bought an aluminum extension the first time you accidentally drop it and it gets swept back against the rudder castings (under the tiller). *SNAP* $CHA-CHING$ I can't tell you how many tillers I went through back in the 70's before the boats came with fiberglass tillers, but I still have some of the pieces left 35 years later. It's all personal preference, but D handles only accommodate one type of grip at one position. It's meant for a helmsman that doesn't move around much. I move around a lot on the boat and have two grips (overhand / underhand) that I use depending on where I am and how windy it is. The D is in a bad place weight-wise, too. Slinging that thing around in a tack or a jibe would be a work out. I generally stick with the stock fiberglass tiller. Can't wait until carbon sticks are class legal. |
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| Author: | Karl Brogger [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 7:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aftermarket tillers??? |
If you want an adjustable tiller extension the Marström ones are sweet. You can also replace either section. I take mine and flip them though, so the fatter section is in my hand. |
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| Author: | hobie18rich [ Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aftermarket tillers??? |
I like the new Wildcat tiller extentions light weight and not as expensive as the marstrom ones. |
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