Been using this method for several years; it works fine, and no holes in the tiller. On Apr 15, 2014, at 8:33 AM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
Charlie, Bought a "Tiller Clutch" for my M17 a while ago. It is quality workmanship. Haven't used mine yet. Glad to hear it does what it is supposed to do well. Was in a "Redneck solutions" (their name) site a while back. The fellow used a series of loops wound around the tiller and cleated off on the stern quarters. To set his "tiller minder" he just slid the loops forward on the tiller to lock it into position. Says any line will work and it is easy to release by just sliding the loops back towards the stern. Hummmm. A better mouse trap?? Fair winds, Tom B, M17 #258
On Tue, Apr 15, 2014 at 7:42 AM, Charlie Fortner <charlie@rentrof.net>wrote:
I sure do like my newly installed TillerClutch. Beats the old bungee by miles.
However, tying the control line to the stern cleats is less than ideal for several reasons. I'm thinking of installing cam cleats on the transom to hold the line. But before I go drill holes I'd like to know what others have done.
Charlie
M-15 #411