Hi, All, As I mentioned in an earlier post, I had the good fortune to win a $100 gift certificate from IdaSailor Marine at the SCA Cruiser Challenge in Monterey. I checked out their web site at www.idasailor.com, then contacted Joel Santarone, their General Manager. Although it is not on their web site, he has the specs to make me a new tiller and hdpe rudder blade. My tiller is cracked and the blade rather beat up, so this is a good time to replace them. I have heard lots of good things about the hdpe blades and can't wait to try it. I would expect most companies to offer a standard tiller and blade, but I mentioned that by the way could I get a tiller 3" longer and with more of a curve to clear the passengers knees and maybe a blade that was 3" longer. Hey, no problem! Now that's what I call service! I have the rod kickup rudder system, which I find generally acceptable, and this will work with hdpe. I would be interested in hearing from anyone with the line raising/lowering system if it is better. The new blade will be set for the rod system. Until he finds out differently, Joel has to assume there may be slight variations in hole locations, so I will have to fit everything to my existing frame. Drilling my own holes is an arrangement I prefer in any case. I'll keep you posted on how the new rig works. If you are looking for a new tiller and or blade, email Joel and I bet he can come up with just what you want. Fair winds, Bob Becker M15 #208 San Francisco area