Tiller style preference

Quinn McCarthy · Post by **Quinn McCarthy** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:34 pm

I am replacing our tiller handle. The one we have now is straight. Do most people prefer a rise in the tiller handle? If so how much and for what length? What are the advantages of having a rise?

Thanks

stattine · Post by **stattine** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 8:25 pm

Hi- I believe at original tiller handles are straight. I have often thought about switching to one with a rise. I think it might be better when standing. It might provide a little more clearance while tacking.

Post by **Tim Bosma** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:15 am

Our tiller is straight. Our driver goes over the tiller during a tack. A rise in the tiller might get a rise from him. Our tiller also pivots on the bolt at the back end, so we can lift it while standing.

Quinn McCarthy · Post by **Quinn McCarthy** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 7:54 am

Thanks for the input. maybe we will just stay with straight.

Norwalk-ROTC · Post by **Norwalk-ROTC** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:49 am

We broke ours last summer and got an off-the-shelf laminated one from Boats-r US. It has a rise and we like it. We did have to make some teak shims for the sides because it was too narrow. A little 5200, some sanding to shape and some varnish . . .

It looks great and is more comfortable (my opinion) when sitting in the cockpit at the helm.

marionette · Post by **marionette** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 2:23 pm

I can't tell if the tiller that came with the boat was original - but it is broken at the tiller extension joint and I will have to order another. Is the tiller length of 52 1/2 inches correct?

BarryE · Post by **BarryE** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:14 pm

My original is straight, but I put a shim under it to raise it just a bit, allows me to swing it out over the seat backs and really stall the rudder.
Actually, the real reason was to get the tiller extension up just a bit so I could under hand it over my shoulder. Kind of like playing a violin.

marionette · Post by **marionette** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:24 pm

H & L Tillers manufacture wood tillers from mahogany and ash to your specs. If you do a google search you can find them or go to pyacht.com, for more information. You will have to provide the tiller dimensions so each one is custom made and you can get a slight rise instead of a straight stick - will probably order it this week. Pricing is from 60 - 100 dollars.

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LarryE-old · Post by **LarryE-old** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:45 pm

H&L made me a new one, real nice job. I believe it was under $70.

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