Tiller Clutch awesome !

[BTC1984]

I put this tiller clutch on my new tiller and it’s amazing. Total game changer for me. I was using a forespar tiller extention with the ball end attached to the cockpit wall and that was OK but the clutch is far superior.

 

[pgandw]

I use both the Tiller Clutch or the tiller extension (does not attach to cockpit wall), depending on situation. Neither one by itself does everything, but one or the other covers 90%+ of my sailing.

Fred W
Stuart Mariner 19 #4133 Sweet P

 

[justsomeguy]

Total game changer for me.

Wait until you set up an autopilot. You'll want a tether.

 

[BTC1984]

Wait until you set up an autopilot. You'll want a tether.

What do you mean by tether ?

 

[jssailem]

The tiller clutch is great. If you can balance the sails the boat can track for some time. I had a Montgomery 15 that would sail for 30 minutes across the bay using the tiller clutch and balanced sails. I could change the tack a bit just by moving my weight around the cockpit.

 

[Project_Mayhem]

I love the tiller clutch. Hands down the best upgrade I ever made to my boat and one of the cheapest

 

[justsomeguy]

What do you mean by tether ?

So you get dragged and drowned to your death, rather than seeing your boat sail away from you.

 

[pgandw]

The tether should be short enough to prevent going overboard. Neither getting dragged, or watching your boat sail away from you is a good answer - both have the same likely end result.

 

[BTC1984]

Yes I agree I want a tether as a safety item to keep me on the boat. It’s on my list with the appropriate vest.

 

[Project_Mayhem]

Yes I agree I want a tether as a safety item to keep me on the boat. It’s on my list with the appropriate vest.

It's perfect for when your significant other tells you to come home. You physically cant!