Before I had an autopilot I used to use my emergency tiller whenever it rained because I could sit up under the dodger. It was fairly high effort because of having to turn the wheel along with the rudder, but I don't recall it being hard enough to need any kind "rigging". I did wish the tiller was a foot longer and had a hinge.
Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: "honeys...@aol.com<mailto:honeys...@aol.com>" <honeys...@aol.com<mailto:honeys...@aol.com>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:15 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Edson Steering System I have Honey's steering system inspected, lubricated and adjusted as necessary every spring without fail. You only have to drop a sheave or break a cable once and have to use the emergency tiller just once on a 39 to remind you that the steering system maintenance should be at the top of your annual list of necessary items to do at least once a year. Steering the boat by hand with a 48" long stainless tube was almost impossible and took a great deal of rigging to make it work. I have since modified the tiller to allow me to use either the primary winches if under motor and a set of handybillys if under sail. Both are a PITA but work. Also, for laughs try sailing your boat with the emergency tiller just to make sure that 1) you can do & ) can you do it sea.. Jack Fitzgerald C&C 39 TM HONEY - US12788
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