For an even a lower tech solution for short term tiller locking, I stretch a single piece of bungee cord between the stern cleats. Then a couple of turns of the bungee looped around the tiller handle holds the rudder in place. Don, M-15, Dream Catcher
[Original Message] From: Gary M. Hyde <gmhyde1@mac.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Date: 2/4/2004 9:39:10 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: M15 Jib, Main and Tiller Lock
Tom: I like your idea too. email a picture? --Gary On Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at 08:54 AM, Smith, Tom wrote:
Peter, I use a real low tech tiller lock on my M15. Uses a jam cleat on the bottom of the tiller to capture a line connected to two bungee loops that connect to the stern cleats on either side. Works real well. Email me off line if you want to know more. t
Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed
-----Original Message----- From: Peter Deffenbacher [mailto:pwdeffen@easystreet.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 11:25 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: M15 Jib, Main and Tiller Lock
Thank you, Tom S, Steve R, Bill R, Randy G. I think that on my boat I will start with the tiller lock because I have been there with a 20 MPH wind blowing and trying to set the sails with the tiller loose! The rudder will go the wrong way! I am thinking that a Tiller Lock from WM would be the best to start with. Does anyone have any more advice? Thanks in advance, Peter D Peanut M15