Tiller question
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That's for either an autopilot or a strut to "lock" the tiller in position.
Are you familiar with tiller pilots?
Are you familiar with tiller pilots?
I do have a tiller clutch on the tiller! It will be the first to use the clutch. I do not see where to use the peg.
That was not my tiller I have the photo of. only different is the Tiller clutch on the bottom forward of the pin. See the photo from earlier of the pin.
I completely do not understand your comments. Perhaps a little rephrasing might help.
Anyway, if the pin is for a tiller pilot there will be other connections nearby that are needed for it to work. If it's for a "tiller tamer" or some type of mechanical locking device there will still be some connections... small cleats, eye straps, etc. but nothing like the very recognizable hardware needed for a tiller pilot.
In case you have no idea what one is: A tiller pilot has a long rectangular body containing a compass, computer chip and the motor and gears to move a push rod that connects to a pin on the tiller. The compass and chip direct the rod in or out to control the tiller and steer the boat. Using a pin on the tiller allows you to lift the tiller pilot's push rod on and off quickly and easily. The body of the device is connected to the boat by a single, vertical, piston like peg that slips into a socket which orients the entire device at 90 deg to the tiller. A tiller pilot needs electric power to operate... and many of them are capable of communicating with other instruments on the boat...so there should be some type of waterproof electrical socket nearby.
You can also look up "tiller pilot" in your favorite search engine to understand how they are mounted in various boats.
Okay.... time to do your homework. Do a survey of your cockpit. then get back and
tell us what other unusual things you found. Then....we'll be happy to tell you how to hook it up and use it.... because... a tiller pilot is one of the very best pieces of kit you can have whether you're sailing short handed or with a full crew.... and if you have one. you need to know all about it. Good luck, have patience.
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Thanks to all that replied! That is a great help. Nice to have a Forums to learn and share. Now let go sailing!!!!!!!!!!
So that picture is NOT your boat, is that correct? You just wondered what the peg was for that you saw in some random boat picture.
Here is the picture of my tiller. I understand to put a line through the TillerClutch but not sure how to use the peg? Does that help? I do not have an auto pilot that I am aware of at this time.
Gotcha. That pin is for a Raymarine tiller pilot. There should also be a cylindrical, vertical "cup" in the side of the cockpit, unless this tiller came from somewhere else and your boat never had an autopilot. There would also be an electrical connector in the cockpit somewhere.
Thanks. I think you are correct. It never came with auto pilot. But could be hooked up for one.
Showing that picture with both attachments now makes sense. You need instructions on how to hook up the tiller clutch. That will answer your question about the pin, However, that pin has been identified by a few other here, and it is in a location where auto pilot tiller pins are normally placed...i.e. on the rear half of the tiller. So here you go: http://wavefrontmarine.com/assets/docs/TillerClutch_OwnersGuide.pdf
My quick glance at the instruction sheet indicated there is no additional hardware needed on the tiller it self, but other pieces on the cockpit seats are needed. It also mentions that the tiller clutch will not interfere with a tiller pilot installation. Any boat with a tiller can be equipped with a tiller pilot.
