Re: Stus-List rookie questions

-List > Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 10:42 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Stus-List rookie questions > > > I would check out the tiller stay as an alternative to the tiller tamer. > I've used both. Tiller stay has the advantage that the tiller can be moved >

Re: Stus-List rookie questions

Thanks. I like the simplicity and zero power requirements. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of O'Keeffe Thomas via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 10:42 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List rookie questions I

Stus-List rookie questions

I would check out the tiller stay as an alternative to the tiller tamer. I've used both. Tiller stay has the advantage that the tiller can be moved easily through its full range without disconnecting the line. I found the Tiller tamer will break unless you remember to increase the length of

Re: Stus-List rookie questions

Running backstay on the windward side should be on when reaching/running. That is the only time they are needed. Joel On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 8:55 AM, Burt Stratton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Now that I have put sails up for the first time on my little salvage > project I h

Re: Stus-List rookie questions

Burt, 1. Buy and install a tiller pilot. You won't regret. Barring that, install a tiller tamer. To use the latter, set the sails, fix the tiller then fine tune the main to "balance" the boat. Don't try to balance the boat with the tiller. Rarely works. 2. Using a windward winch is called "c

Re: Stus-List rookie questions

cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List rookie questions Now that I have put sails up for the first time on my little salvage project I have a couple questions. The folks on this forum have been very patient with questions like these so thanks for that in advance. While single handing: 1. A

Re: Stus-List rookie questions

Skip - I made a tiller tamer for my last boat: There's a commercially made one that's pretty inexpensive: This guy has an interesting way to do it with bungee cords

Re: Stus-List rookie questions

far away from being an expert on the topic. Marek From: Burt Stratton via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 8:55 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List rookie questions Now that I have put sails up for the first time on my little salvage project I have a couple questions. The

Stus-List rookie questions

Now that I have put sails up for the first time on my little salvage project I have a couple questions. The folks on this forum have been very patient with questions like these so thanks for that in advance. While single handing: 1. Any suggestions or tips on how to secure the tiller if