Tim - The TIllerclutch is a fine piece of equipment - It does not require: large hole in your boat's deck, the use of a tiller extension, (and I have to say of all the tiller extensions I have used the FS adjustable tiller extension is a part that losses its ability to maintain a particular length quite rapidly) - This adjustable capability is needed for the tiller box to work. Try the Tillerclutch - a VERY well made piece of equipment. NFIW with the Tillerclutch folk - met them - nice people GREAT product. I will be buying one for my own boat -BTW- I am replacing my current FS adj. tiller extension as I write - mine is an unreliable extension - my favorite universal joint tho .......... Have Fun Go Sailing. go M-17 sail #354