Need tiller for CP16

[funhead]

Just became owner of an old new com-pac16. She came without a tiller. Where can I buy the tiller. Thanks,

[Craig Weis]

Tillers can be had from IdaSailor. Skip.

[fafnir]

You can still get a tiller from Hutchins, $87.50

[funhead]

Thank you for your help. I just placed the order.

[fafnir]

I don't think the one from hutchins comes varnished.  If it does could you let us know.

Thanks

[Craig Weis]

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?

[Nautibuoy]

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. 

[fafnir]

I didn't think they came varnished from the factory,  thanks for letting us know. 

[PeterD]

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.

[Spartan]

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.

[lochinvar]

Tree limb?? Really? Arkansas or Oklahoma boat? 

How nautical!

- Shawn F

[MacGyver]

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

[Spartan]

Tree limb in NW PA - I think I kept it in my garage - I felt like Robison Crusoe with it on...

[Spartan]

Here's a picture of the tree limb tiller

[MacGyver]

NICE, 

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

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

Mac