[C38] Tiller?

[Rod and Patti Headlee]

Hi

We bought a new tiller head directly from Catalina Yachts. JA does have a bit a weather helm, we don't race so we just power the main down or put up more headsail to keep her balanced with a little weather helm. I like a little.

Rod

-----Original Message-----
>From: David Epstein <davidepstein at seicontrol.com>
>Sent: May 11, 2009 12:20 PM
>To: Catalina 38 Listserve <listserve at catalina38.org>
>Subject: Re: [C38] Tiller?
>
>Hi David,
>
>Well, as it turns out, I have a bit of experience changing a C38 from 
>wheel to tiller steering.  I made the transition in 2001, then back 
>again about two years ago.   Although my reasons were all about 
>racing, the process would be the same.
>
>I wrote an article about the project, which I never got around to 
>sending to the magazines.   I would be glad to send it to you if you 
>would like...
>
>David Epstein
>SuperStar #122, Marina del Rey
>
>
>
>
>At 05:45 PM 5/10/2009, you wrote:
>>Hello All!
>>
>>
>>I'd love to reclaim the space taken up by the pedistal and jumbo wheel,
>>plus I use my wind vane a lot,  and the whole interface is easier to fine
>>tune and unrig with a tiller.
>>
>>Have any of you tried running your boats with a tiller instead of a wheel?
>>Like it? Hate it?
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>-David
>>
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