Rudder Trim (Up or Down)

[GreenLake]

@ GL - meaning, it wasn't as good as your own system?

I found it frustrating, because it would be locked when I needed it unlocked and vice versa. Couldn't get used to it.

Also, on a small boat, anything that's locked down is risky. That goes for cleated sheets as well. You need to be able to cast them off instantly.

Further, I use my setup also when I singlehand in our local beer can race. Being able to instantly respond to traffic is rather essential.

[jeadstx]

I do use a "Tiller Tamer", but almost never tighten it down all the way. I like to be able to move the rudder if I need to without having to loosen the tightening knob. Most times when I use it the winds are moderate enough to have it set fairly loose. I replaced the line on it recently with a better quality line than what came with it. The line that came with it seemed to swell somewhat making adjustments difficult and not allow the tiller to move smoothly.

John

[Tipster1]

It's fun to think about more enhancements. Besides the Tiller-tamer, I came upon a similar device called the Tiller-stay and a different approach called the Tiller-clutch. The latter seems quite nice, and has gotten me wondering what I might be able to rig up using a clothes pin.

http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm ... ct_ID=1933
http://www.wavefrontmarine.com/index.html