I managed to break the tiller yesterday - the water was a bit choppy and during a tack, I lost my balance and put my full weight on the tiller handle. Crrrr-ack! (Surely, this has nothing to do with my developing “old-man-bod...”) It split lengthwise from the butt. I whipped it as best I could with what was available on board and gingerly sailed back to the marina.
So, of the selections available in the West Marine catalog, option “E” 46.75” length with 4.75” rise seems like the best match to what I have. But then again, I have no idea whether this is the original tiller or what the original spec was. Anybody have an alternate dimension?
I’ve poured some epoxy into the crack and cinched on a few wraps of seizing wire, but I don’t have have super high expectations for the attempted repair.
So, of the selections available in the West Marine catalog, option “E” 46.75” length with 4.75” rise seems like the best match to what I have. But then again, I have no idea whether this is the original tiller or what the original spec was. Anybody have an alternate dimension?
I’ve poured some epoxy into the crack and cinched on a few wraps of seizing wire, but I don’t have have super high expectations for the attempted repair.