Steve, The Forespar tiller extension, is a length adjustable aluminum tube with a round rubber ball (for your hand) on one end and a fitting that you insert in a socket on your tiller on the other end. Forespar also has a "Lock Box" which is installed in the backrest of the cockpit. This allows you to put the round ball into a holder, and capture it firmly. You now have a link between tiller and cockpit side that is adjustable in length: i.e., you can adjust it so that it holds your desired course while you do something else. Go to WEST MARINE catalog, - mine is the '99 edition - and on page 537 you will find a picture and detailed description of both items. Connie ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.