Well, in my never ending battle -- On the metal tillers -- what do y'all use so that you do not have to hold on to the bare metal. Previously there was a kind of rubber grip, but that's gone now. I tried some of that rubber paint, but sure didn't like the way it came out. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Fancy work
You might try some fancy work such as French hitching, St. Mary's hitching or ringbolt hitching. Not only would it solve your metal problem, give a good handsome hand grip; but you would also be following a long held naval tradition. As I recall all the ships I was ever stationed on had fancy work on all rails etc. The hitching I have done used ~ 1/8 inch cotton twine (?) covered, sealed and protected by many coats of white paint. French hitching would be the easiest but I think that St.Mary's would look the best. Jerry s/v Shapieron
You might try some fancy work such as French hitching, St. Mary's hitching or ringbolt hitching. Not only would it solve your metal problem, give a good handsome hand grip; but you would also be following a long held naval tradition. As I recall all the ships I was ever stationed on had fancy work on all rails etc. The hitching I have done used ~ 1/8 inch cotton twine (?) covered, sealed and protected by many coats of white paint. French hitching would be the easiest but I think that St.Mary's would look the best. Jerry s/v Shapieron
Handlebar ribbon
I used the type of soft ribbon normally used for racer bicycle handlebars, gives a good, soft and varm grip.
I used the type of soft ribbon normally used for racer bicycle handlebars, gives a good, soft and varm grip.
Fancy Work
Well, I'm sure it would look great - but there's no way I could do it. I might look into the handlebar stuff -- that I could probably do!
Well, I'm sure it would look great - but there's no way I could do it. I might look into the handlebar stuff -- that I could probably do!
I got tired of the metal tiller and
ordered a wooden replacement tiller. It's nice. Another thought. Get a tiller extension, That'll keep your hands off the metal. No matter what you use... go sailin. Hayden
ordered a wooden replacement tiller. It's nice. Another thought. Get a tiller extension, That'll keep your hands off the metal. No matter what you use... go sailin. Hayden
Tiller extension
"Get a tiller extension" I do have one and love -- I like sitting up on a stern seat and sailing -- though if the weather gets rough I come down.
"Get a tiller extension" I do have one and love -- I like sitting up on a stern seat and sailing -- though if the weather gets rough I come down.
Michael
this type of fancy work is a piece of cake. A broom handle, some twine and 15 minutes you'll be an expert. A knot book such as Knots for Boaters by Brion Toss shows you how.
this type of fancy work is a piece of cake. A broom handle, some twine and 15 minutes you'll be an expert. A knot book such as Knots for Boaters by Brion Toss shows you how.
Leather
You could try a leather wrap. Perhaps even some 1/8 to 1/4 inch foam under it for some cushion.
You could try a leather wrap. Perhaps even some 1/8 to 1/4 inch foam under it for some cushion.
Yee Hawww
Hay Pardner, just strap a saddle on that tiller and tie some rains to those thar jib sheets. hang on for dear life on them 6 foot rollers and if it gets too wild, ya'all'l always got a horn to grab hold of. fair bronkin' and OH!!! we ain't talking about Montana sailing. my mistake. See what Iowa sailing makes ya think of??
Hay Pardner, just strap a saddle on that tiller and tie some rains to those thar jib sheets. hang on for dear life on them 6 foot rollers and if it gets too wild, ya'all'l always got a horn to grab hold of. fair bronkin' and OH!!! we ain't talking about Montana sailing. my mistake. See what Iowa sailing makes ya think of??
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