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Date Posted: - Sunday - 09/13/09 - 6:49pm
Author: Bill Kranidis
Subject: Tiller vs. Wheel
In reply to: Randall, Murre, M31 's message, "Interesting assessment" on - Thursday - 09/10/09 - 9:37pm

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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