I have a question. I am a thrifty person. I got the boat for a great deal.
I broke my tiller.
Call me cheap, but I can't justify spending $200+ for a new tiller.
I tried using a $5 wood shovel handle.
I broke the shovel handle after about an hour sailing.
Any suggestions as to my next attempt at saving money?
Thanks a lot!!!!!
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Broke my Chrysler22 Tiller :(
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Broke my Chrysler22 Tiller :(
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tiller handle
Try a wheelbarrow handle. My C-22 had been broken into and the tiller broke before I bought it and as a quick replacement I put in a 2 1/4" X 1 3/4" wheelbarrow handle cut to length. The end has about 8" of round handle made to fit a hand and the 1 3/4" width just fits the bracket. (I may have sanded a little) And a wheelbarrow handle has excellent load carrying ability.
Hope it works for you.
Good luck.
John
Hope it works for you.
Good luck.
John
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I am a thrifty fellow as well - look around for a "Railroad Adze" handle. Will be made of hickory or oak, has a slight curve in it, and served me well for a year. Will cost you between 15-20 dollars.
But do get two in case one breaks
underway.
Here's a link, on the cover page you'll see it on the right:
http://www.tennesseehickoryproducts.com ... atalog.pdf
But do get two in case one breaks
underway.
Here's a link, on the cover page you'll see it on the right:
http://www.tennesseehickoryproducts.com ... atalog.pdf
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