self steering

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Does anyone know how to rig a self steering system for wheel steering ?
 
Jan 15, 2007
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Tartan 34C Beacon, NY
Instead of running the control lines to the tiller

Instead of running the control lines to the tiller you run them to a drum installed on the wheel. The drum usually has a clutch so you can engage the wheel when you have everything trimmed properly. Depending on the setup you can run the lines to the same side of the wheel or run them to both sides of the cockpit just like the lines for the tiller. Which windvane are you interested in using on what boat? All the best, Robert Gainer
 
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self sreering

Robert ,I was looking for something like a tiller tamer ,I could use for my wheel while im at the mast hauling up the sales do you know of anything ? Thanks for your reply.
 

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Jun 15, 2004
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Islander/Wayfairer 30 sail number 25 Perryville,Md.
Just clove hitch a line to the top spoke

and lead the ends port and starboard to cleats.
 
Jan 15, 2007
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Tartan 34C Beacon, NY
For that just use a wheel lock

For that just use a wheel lock. If you don’t have one you can buy a kit from Edson and it’s an easy install. I use mine quite a bit. All the best, Robert Gainer
 
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