Afternoon all.
My 33 inch tiller extension needs replacing , with a as close as possible length match and a decent "almost universal" joint which won't allow the extension to drop below horizontal..
Anything out there?
Tiller extension needed
Tiller extension needed
1965 Albacore No 1775 "XQSME"
previous = 1962 Wayfarer W170 "Peter Pan"
Flying Fifteen
Twister
previous = 1962 Wayfarer W170 "Peter Pan"
Flying Fifteen
Twister
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Re: Tiller extension needed
Use the old bamboo!!
Cut the end firings of the previous extension if available and use them. Otherwise, by one of the rubber swan neck type e.g. Allen-AL5198 and use that. You will need to select bamboo that fits over (or can be made to fit over) the rubber plug part of the joint. They are stiff enough to stop the extension going below horizontal unless forced down - and if it was being forced down then any other type of joint would probably be breaking the tiller or the extension.
Cut the end firings of the previous extension if available and use them. Otherwise, by one of the rubber swan neck type e.g. Allen-AL5198 and use that. You will need to select bamboo that fits over (or can be made to fit over) the rubber plug part of the joint. They are stiff enough to stop the extension going below horizontal unless forced down - and if it was being forced down then any other type of joint would probably be breaking the tiller or the extension.
j./
National 12 "Spider" 2523
Finn K468 'Captain Scarlet'
British Moth, 630, early 60's 'Pisces'
!!!! Not CVRDA !!!!
Comet Trio - something always ready to sail.
National 12 "Spider" 2523
Finn K468 'Captain Scarlet'
British Moth, 630, early 60's 'Pisces'
!!!! Not CVRDA !!!!
Comet Trio - something always ready to sail.
Re: Tiller extension needed
I have used bamboo and it works well but is inclined to split.
Best thing is to wrap wipping twine around the stress areas, just like a fishing rod. Then works well.
Best wishes
eib
Best thing is to wrap wipping twine around the stress areas, just like a fishing rod. Then works well.
Best wishes
eib
Ed Bremner
CVRDA
Jollyboat J3
Firefly F2942
IC GBR314 ex S51 - 1970 Slurp
MR 638 - Please come and take it away
Phelps Scull
Bathurst Whiff - looking for someone to love it
CVRDA
Jollyboat J3
Firefly F2942
IC GBR314 ex S51 - 1970 Slurp
MR 638 - Please come and take it away
Phelps Scull
Bathurst Whiff - looking for someone to love it
Re: Tiller extension needed
33 ins isn't long enough for an Albacore if you intend to sit out and steer at the same time . I use a 48 inch extension over a 4 foot tiller and find that covers most eventualities Certainly not less than 1 metre E bay is a happy hunting ground
Sam
Sam