Tiller Clutch awesome !

pgandw

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Oct 14, 2023
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Stuart (ODay) Mariner 19 Yeopim Creek
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
 

jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
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CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
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.
 
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pgandw

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Oct 14, 2023
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Stuart (ODay) Mariner 19 Yeopim Creek
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.
 
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May 7, 2023
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catalina 27 lake st clair
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.