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Date Posted: - Friday - 09/11/09 - 6:36pm
Author: Terry Kelly (Bridget M32)
Subject: wheel to tiller
In reply to: Randall, Murre, M31 's message, "Interesting assessment" on - Thursday - 09/10/09 - 9:37pm

The votes are coming in heavily on the side of the wheel, I see, and I guess I'm not all that surprised.

About gender-based reactions to wheels vs tillers: It was the First Mate, Deb, who opined that she missed the tiller on our previous Tartan 27. So, go figure.

Thanks to all for the input, tho.
It wouldn't be a simple matter to convert and since the response isn't exactly overwhelmingly in favor of tillers, I don't think it would be worth the experiment, especially if we didn't like it!

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[> [> [> Tiller vs. Wheel -- Bill Kranidis, - Sunday - 09/13/09 - 6:49pm

I agree with Randall on this one.

Downwind you can't be vigilant enough (gybe happy) on any boat, without, either a windvane or an autopilot (you still have to be at your best). Upwind is where a Mariner shines, when it comes to self-steering. Balance your sail plan lock the wheel and she'll go on for hours without a touch of the wheel.

Bill Kranidis


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[> [> [> [> Wheel to tiller -- Doug Wilson, - Tuesday - 09/15/09 - 3:50pm

I switched to a tiler on Cactus Tree because I couldn't find an auto pilot that would work on it. Now I have a tiller pilot and a Norvane wind vane, working for me.


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