Tiller extension

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sinogrande 1969
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Tiller extension

Post by sinogrande 1969 »

Can anyone tell me how long my tiller extension should be please?

cweed
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Re: Tiller extension

Post by cweed »

Extension length can depend on the tiller length......

If the extension is mounted at far end ( from rudder)of tiller, if too long then when you go about etc it may get caught in the sheeting off the transom.

Imagine where you'll sit when sailing in a breeze, possibly sitting on the gunwhale and then measure from tiller, central to mid of boat to where your control hand will be. Probably a best guess between what is comfortable and what is practical.

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