On 3/22/2015 8:05 PM, George Iemmolo wrote: Hi George, The tiller extension alone doesn't work very well because if you sit all the way forward in the cockpit, the tiller extension will be at about a 120 degree angle between the tiller end and your hand. When you want to push or pull on the tiller you want as close to a 90 degree angle between tiller and tiller extension and your hand as possible. That is why the longer tiller is needed. The end of the tiller is then much further forward, close to where you are now sitting, and the tiller extension operates at maximum efficiency giving you a 90 degree angle, so when you push and pull on the tiller it functions optimally. I made my own longer tiller. T'ain't hard to do if you have any woodworking capabilities and a few tools. Another approach to consider; and this might be the better one, would be to dream up a tube to fit over the end of the present tiller that gives you the length you need. My thought was to make one out of fiberglass molded around the existing tiller (so that you have a sung fit). But my first longer tiller worked nicely so I didn't go to design No. 2. Connie
Thanks to Daniel, Connie, Tyler and Robert for the feed back regarding Trim and Weight distribution. I will take the comment regarding NO Cinderblock seriously. All the other recommendations will be considered. I was thinking about the longer tiller and have looked at one a bit pricey. I will look at the extension of the tiller as a better way to go. I have a tiller extender that fits the bill. If necessary to get the bow down I will look at water filled jugs in the bow.
I will keep you posted after splash on May 15th as that is the day the docks go in on Pine Lake located in LaPort, IN.
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