Funny story in these times where we are all online a bit too much;) After all this tiller talk, Had a dream last night I was practicing righting my 30ft (open cockpit) boat, really? did about 4 perfect recoveries standing on keel of course, like it was a laser ?? Not! Then soon after I started sailing back Snap! no steering. So I put to work another article I read that linked on steering without rudder and made it to the ramp! well 1 problem, I was at wrong ramp! this one was for boats under 20ft so I could not get my truck in No problem, headed back out. Using sails to steer, and then woke up. Not sure if I made it ?? May have to lay off the iPad a little and back to fixin stuff :) Be well! Dream on Or start a “your best-sailing dream thread for little lightness in these tough times. Ciao!
John Conklin S/V Halcyon S/V Heartbeat www.flirtingwithfire.com On Mar 21, 2020, at 11:59 PM, Don Kern via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Shawn, Attached is pictures of my emerg tiller. Thanks for reminding me about it, since it is rarely pulled out of the port cockpit locker. The bolt/nut is corroded and needs to be cleaned up so it can be tightened on the post. Let me know if you need dimensions. Don Kern Fireball C&C 35 Mk2 #255 Bristol RI On 3/21/2020 11:39 AM, Shawn Wright via CnC-List wrote: This thread reminds me that I still haven't finished fabricating the e-tiller for my 35-2. I think I asked a while back, but if anyone has a photo of an original 35 mk2 tiller, I'd love to see it. It is quite different from the mk1, since the rudder post is behind the pedestal. What came with the boat is a thick steel plate that clamps on the rudder post, then a vertical aluminum pipe to bring the height to almost above the wheel, ending in a "T" welded to the pipe. I have a few ideas on how to make a tiller to attach to "T", but am still curious to see what an original looks like. Oh, and my re-wiring job that is quickly progressing to a complete teardown of the boat has almost reach the steering gear, so an inspection under there is imminent. Things looked good in terms of nicely greased and clean, but the issue of cable damage caused by rudder turning too far needs to be checked - my rudder turns beyond 45 degrees at full lock. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com<mailto:shawngwri...@gmail.com> S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto <Bottom casting s.jpg> _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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