I made a tiller for my C P16 from 2 1x4 oak boards laminated vertically.It is beautiful, strong,and much easier to make than horizontally laminated tillers,which in my never so humble opinion, are not attractive.
hey we're sailors, we make it ourselves to suit ourselves
If you get a chance, would you share a picture of your work with us. Did you keep it the same length as the original, and if not, how is it handling?
Thanks,
David
To kickingbug- I could not agree more! To david- I used the original tiller for a template and, yes, it is a little too long if I am not alone. I have not a clue about sending photos.I'll have to figure that out. I can tell you that with 6 coats of Val spar, it's good looking! I've also added oak hand rails and other wood work to my cp 16. It may add a little more maintainance, but she looks like an expensive yacht now, for very little expense. I also just enjoy working on the old girl!
Hello Doc,
I too would like to see your tiller. I recall Salty mentioning he got a "short" tiller w/ an extension. I'm thinking this may be the next thing for my 19.
As to the pics...check out theis thread
http://cpyoa.geekworkshosting.com/forum/index.php?topic=3763.0;topicseen
Yep, I'm using a walnut 33" tiller on the 19 with a Forespar 19"-32" retractable tiller extension. Only had it on there about 1/2 of this season.
So far I really like it. Going to leave it on there.
Keep in mind you're loosing a lot of leverage with a shorter tiller, so if you do not have a foiled rudder, it could be a bit difficult to hang onto it.
The foil itself and foreward leading edge of a well designed rudder allows you to steer with very, very little effort. It's a pretty substantial difference from the standard rudder.
I would not want the short tiller without it.
David- thanks for the e mail. My tiller is 43". When I'm single handing , I like this length, but, it tends to be cumbersome with a "crew'. Salty-Is that really you in the picture? Cool! Walnut sounds good. Did you use 2 1x6's, or did you find a 2x6? What did you coat it with?-Doc
Hehe no I'm much crustier than the pic shows. J/k. Think there is a pic or two of of in my link below. My brother made the tiller out of a large piece rough timber that he found at a garage sale. He's much more talented with saw and router than I am. Varnished with 4 coats of minwax sparvarnish. Will probably strip and recoat with cetol and teak sealer to match the other woodwork
Although I am not the lucky owner of a CP yet, I have been practicing "the sweet madness of the new boat owner" in preparation. Here is what I have just completed for my little Hunter daysailer:
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i475/esterhazyinoz/P1020858.jpg)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i475/esterhazyinoz/P1020859.jpg)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i475/esterhazyinoz/P1020862.jpg)
This was the original:
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i475/esterhazyinoz/H146TillerCU-crop.jpg)
Ester that is one sweet tiller. nice work!
Thanks Salty. It was my ' keep me sane' project while I couldn't sail because I was 'dry docked' with a ripped knee and fractured leg. Even though I'd do it differently if I started again, it was sure a lot of fun working with an old workmate on this. And now I have a tiller that pivots!
Cheers!