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General Com-Pac and Sailing Related Discussions => Gear, Deals, Retailers, and Yards => Topic started by: funhead on December 20, 2006, 09:34:28 PM

Title: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: funhead on December 20, 2006, 09:34:28 PM
Just became owner of an old new com-pac16. She came without a tiller. Where can I buy the tiller. Thanks,
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: Craig Weis on December 20, 2006, 09:40:28 PM
Tillers can be had from IdaSailor. Skip.
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: fafnir on December 21, 2006, 03:15:05 PM
You can still get a tiller from Hutchins, $87.50
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: funhead on December 28, 2006, 01:56:35 PM
Thank you for your help. I just placed the order.
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: fafnir on December 29, 2006, 11:40:31 AM
I don't think the one from hutchins comes varnished.  If it does could you let us know.

Thanks
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: Craig Weis on December 30, 2006, 08:54:03 PM
I have no idea, but I can't fathom that a new tiller would not be all ready coated from the factory.
I can see a Com-Pac guy reaching up and pulling one out of stock ready for use...anybody concour?
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: Nautibuoy on January 20, 2007, 08:34:55 PM
FYI

I recently bought a new tiller from Hutchins.  It came from them unvarnished.  No big deal, I just finished sealing it, and will begin varnishing tomorrow. 
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: fafnir on January 23, 2007, 10:37:40 AM
I didn't think they came varnished from the factory,  thanks for letting us know. 
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: PeterD on March 17, 2013, 11:40:19 PM
I just bought hull 068, it is sailable, so needless to say, many updates & repairs.  The original tiller has been replaced with a varnished ax handle ... two holes drilled at the appropriate spot on the end that would normally fit in the ax head.  I bet the ax handle was very economical.
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: Spartan on March 18, 2013, 08:06:11 AM
Peter when I bought my 1980 CP-16 a year ago, the previous owner has a tree limb for a tiller.  Luckily he pass along the tiller pieces and I was able to glue back together with epoxy and varnish.  Good luck with your new sailboat.
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: lochinvar on March 18, 2013, 10:31:37 AM
Tree limb?? Really? Arkansas or Oklahoma boat?  ;D

How nautical!

- Shawn F
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: MacGyver on March 18, 2013, 10:58:30 AM
Axe handle.......
Tree limb.........

I can't wait to get to work and tell the guys......that is hilarious.

Fits the old addage : whatever works!

Mac
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: Spartan on April 04, 2013, 01:15:44 PM
Tree limb in NW PA - I think I kept it in my garage - I felt like Robison Crusoe with it on... ;D
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: Spartan on April 07, 2013, 10:15:02 AM
Here's a picture of the tree limb tiller

(http://buildboats.com/cp01limbtiller.jpg)
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: MacGyver on April 07, 2013, 02:19:16 PM
NICE,  :D :D :D :D :D

Strap some logs to the sides of the boat and go down the river, you can call yourself Tom Sawyer, LOL  :P  ;D

That has to be the first time I have ever seen a tiller made of a branch, thanks for the pic! Unique indeed!

Mac
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: kahpho on April 07, 2013, 04:16:17 PM
Fits the hand like a ...... walking stick?

If it works I won't knock it. Does bring a smile though.  :)

mel
Title: Re: Need tiller for CP16
Post by: Spartan on April 07, 2013, 04:25:53 PM
As fun as it might be to have a tree limb tiller, it only took some epoxy between laminations and six coats of spray spar varnish to restore the original one:

(http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/58185/sn/279761015/name/CP16may1802.jpg)
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