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hhrock
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Initially Posted - 11/19/2009 : 06:06:16

I had a tiller tamer on my Christmas list this year, and was just about to buy one when I went to a social with the NCSail club (ncsail.org), and one of the members had designed this one and had it professionally constructed. I haven't installed it yet, but I have held in in my hands and in my mind it is far superior to the others I have seen online. I bought it instantly as the guy had one in his car. It's a little more expensive than some of the others ($59), but I also think the quality is higher. The warranty beats any I've seen.

It is called a TillerClutch:
http://www.wavefrontmarine.com/html/features.html

I am pointing it out because it did not come up in my internet searches and in case anyone was looking - I wanted to provide another one to consider in case one is also on your Christmas list.

Will let you know when we get it installed and how it does.

Helen Rock
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79 C25 TR/FK #1207

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 11/19/2009 : 06:46:38

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the [url="http://www.wavefrontmarine.com/"]Tillerclutch[/url] is either on or off. the [url="http://www.davisnet.com/marine/products/marine_product.asp?pnum=02205"]Tiller Tamer[/url] allows for a limited slip, so I can make the small corrections I need due to boat wakes, current, etc. without completely disengaging. I think I'd miss that.

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Happy D
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Response Posted - 11/19/2009 : 07:47:59

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"># Allows instant steering corrections when engaged<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

What does that mean?

I have a Tiller Tamer on my little boat and use it for drag all the time. Without drag, the little boat tiller slams to one side or the other when I let go, and over I go........again.

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 11/19/2009 : 09:07:57

I use a bungee wrapped around the tiller and attached to the locker hasps on either side of the cockpit. Works great. Cost $2.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 11/19/2009 : 12:33:58

I'd go with, as John said, a bungee or go directly to the autopilot.

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 11/19/2009 : 14:21:54

I already have a tiller tamer, but I'm impressed.

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islander
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Response Posted - 11/19/2009 : 15:25:12

This looks like a well made product but I too would miss having a little drag set on my tiller tamer. This looks to ether be locked in one position or off, no in between. With the tiller tamer you can set enough drag to hold the tiller if you have to let go for a moment to adjust a line etc. yet still be able to nudge the tiller if needed.

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 11/19/2009 : 22:07:45

I use a 3/8" nylon ystring wrapped around the stern pulpit stanchions and tied to the tiller. I use a "trucker's hitch knot to adjust tension. The more tension, the less slip. Works great and because the line is led aft, it does not interfere with seating in the cockpit.

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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 11/20/2009 : 12:21:20

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by islander
 ...I too would miss having a little drag set on my tiller tamer. This looks to ether be locked in one position or off, no in between. ...yet still be able to nudge the tiller if needed.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

...and others: the instruction manual says it has a "designed in slip factor" so this concern is not an issue with this product. Seems kinda neat, but there certainly are other ways to do it.

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 11/20/2009 : 14:45:56

"designed in slip factor".............. not sure I like the way that's worded. I'm thinking this is an important feature, why aren't they boasting about it in large font? Is it adjustable? or designed in?

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