emergency

Both the rudder post extension and the crossbar are 40" long 1/8th" wall aluminum tubes. The post extension has an outside diameter of 2 and 3/8ths. The crossbar ("tiller") diameter is 1 and 1/2". The slot in the post tube is 6" long, declining in width from 3/4" to 1/2". This rig makes a...

We have a complete boat with the YS Wheel Option, with the exception of the Emergerncy Tiller. Anyone know where one can be purchased? Or does anyone have the specifications such that I could have one made? Thanks!

Just took our boat to San Diego from Olympia. Realized I really should get a back up stay in the event of a failure, despite brand new rigging. Has anyone rigged up a t-ball (t-ring with a length of the new high tech, low stretch rigging that would be equal to the largest stay (9/32 or 5/16) to...

Have got to thinking about how to handle a life threatening medical emergency while cruising. Suppose for example, out in the middle of the Bay one fine breezy afternoon and someone aboard suffers a suspected heart attack. I'm thinking I'd heave-to and issue a MAYDAY on VHF Ch16. But is that...

All, Unfortunately my family has a medical emergency with an immediate need. My wife's mother who lives in the Philippenes is having some grave medical issues. She has had a double kidney failure and its only a matter of time. I therefore need to sell my 1975 E27 ASAP so my wife can...

I was sailing from Seattle to California--sails like a dream. For whatever reason, I turned in to catch a good night's sleep before heading back out into the 20' seas. I caught a rock (direct hit on the rudder), and lost helm control. Visually, you can see the rudder bent back. Not taking any...

WE just purchased an 87 32 and it has no emergency tiller. Does anyone 1) have one for sale; 2) know where to get one; 3) know if any parts lefty from Pacific Seacraft that I might get one through. Thanks

If you are an epoxy (West Systems) expert and can spare a minute and a phone call pls call. 7:20 PM CDT. I'm at the boat and the stuff is smoking. Too hot to touch the deck that it is under. Got the fire extin. out just in case. 913-219-8656

My 1984 E30+ came with an emergency rudder post in the event that the steering wheel or mechanism fails. In reading about offshore sailing, several books talk about how difficult it is to operate jury-rigged rudders/tillers/etc. due to the forces on the rudder. They also say that the normal...

Another bird story, but one that's gone to the extreme: I went to my '86 30+ last night to find birds sitting on each side of both spreaders - and my deck, hardware, new sail cover and dodger liberally splattered with guano. As a matter of fact, my brand new blue sail cover was mostly...

Anyone know where I can get an emergency tiller for my 30 plus.thanks

any suggestions on where to get a emergency tiller for my 30 plus

Is this crazy? (New boater here - simply stying to stay afloat!) On my E28 (1988), I'd like to have an emergency bilge pump that I could leave on standby when I'm not on the boat. I have a manual pump in the main bilge that's controlled at the breaker panel. I have a separate and isolated...

Hi, I have an E-35(ll) with only a tiller. I want to make an Emergency Tiller. I have considered several variations of bending 2.5 - 3" pipe that would bolt to where the existing tiller connects to the rudder post "cap". I would appreciate any input. Thanks!

Hi, I have an E-35(ll) with only a tiller. I want to make an Emergency Tiller. I have considered several variations of bending 2.5 - 3" pipe that would bolt to where the existing tiller connects to the rudder post "cap". I would appreciate any input. Thanks!