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OJ
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Initially Posted - 05/27/2012 : 05:37:42

Anyone here ever install a new tiller? Did you have to notch the lower aft end?

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Edited by - OJ on 05/27/2012 12:52:51

OJ
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Response Posted - 05/27/2012 : 12:41:15

As you can see, the tiller could use a notch

Masking tape works well for marking cut lines

Now the tiller fits close to the rudderhead

Attached plates (term?) to tiller with 2-sided tape - drillpress makes this job very easy

More surfaces to apply polyreuthane to

Edited by - OJ on 05/27/2012 12:52:09

Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 05/27/2012 : 13:39:56

Use a Q-tip or something to get some of the polyurethane into the holes. They're often the source of rot and delamination. You can also chamfer the holes in the wood with a larger bit so some sealant can hold to the bolts without being squeezed out as you assemble the whole thing, preventing water migration on the bolts. Water is diabolical...

Edited by - Stinkpotter on 05/27/2012 13:42:16

delliottg
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Response Posted - 05/27/2012 : 14:11:17

Nice work!

Having had my old tiller snap off in my hands, when I made a new one, I over drilled all the holes, and filled them with epoxy. Once set, I drilled inner holes for the bolts, tiller pin, etc. Water will never get into the tiller through those holes. I also did three coats of epoxy over the entire tiller, and bedded the tiller cap with thickened epoxy as well.

As Dave said, water's diabolical, I'd add insidious and relentless.

Edited by - delliottg on 05/27/2012 14:13:36

OJ
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Response Posted - 05/27/2012 : 16:00:05

Great suggestions! Thx!

Cutting the notch moves the aft hole away from the end - reducing the likelihood of splitting.

Edited by - OJ on 05/29/2012 08:40:20

dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/29/2012 : 10:37:17

When installing my new tiller, to lessen the chance for water intrusion, I used thin neoprene washers between the tiller and the straps.

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blanik
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Response Posted - 05/29/2012 : 16:13:51

i changed my rudder and i had to notch my tiller exactly like your's (i also shortened it by 2" at this end, and drilling the 3rd hole further up, ended up nice)

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